Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to renew his contract with Saudi club Al-Nassr.
The football icon will continue to play for the Riyadh-based team until June 2026, adding another year to his current contract.
By then, Ronaldo will have celebrated his 41st birthday, making it one of the longest contracts signed by a footballer of his age.
His extension is another testament to his longevity, but also proves that he is still at a level where he can compete as one of the best in the league.
Ronaldo was already earning a fortune after his move to Saudi Arabia in 2023, but how much will he earn after signing his new deal, and who could he buy with his winnings?
Read on to find out all the details.
BREAKING: Al Nassr in talks to extend Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract 🚨 pic.twitter.com/znIZdR7lao
– Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 14, 2025
Breaking down the numbers
Ronaldo’s new deal solidifies his position as the highest-paid athlete in the world.
The deal reportedly includes an annual salary in excess of €200 million, plus an additional €60 million from image rights.
By crunching the numbers, the Portuguese icon will pocket more than €500,000 every day and nearly €400 per minute!
Below is a full look at what Ronaldo will earn from his extension:
- Per year: 200 million euros
- Per month: Around 16.7 million euros
- Per week: 3.8 million euros
- Per day: More than €547,000
- Per hour: Around €22,800
- Per minute: Around €380
With this renewal, Ronaldo remains not only the highest paid player in Saudi Arabia but also in the world.
He outperforms rivals such as Lionel Messi, who reportedly earns around €130 million a year at Inter Miami, and Kylian Mbappe, whose earnings from Real Madrid hover around €83 million a year.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to renew his contract with Al Nassr until June 2026.
He will earn 200 million euros annually with the Saudi club.
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This represents €550,000 per day or €22,800 per hour! 😅 pic.twitter.com/NRrX7ECLUs
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What could Ronaldo buy with his winnings?
The total value of Ronaldo’s contract, which exceeds 600 million euros over three years, puts his purchasing power into perspective:
Ronaldo could buy 60 Bugatti Centodieci hypercars, priced at 10 million euros each. It could also buy 15 Gulfstream G650 private jets, worth 40 million euros per jet. Ronaldo could own several high-end properties in places like Beverly Hills, Dubai and the French Riviera – in reality, he could buy any property he wants anywhere in the world.
If he wanted to, the Al-Nassr star could shell out for a number of yachts or even a private island or two, without it likely reducing his wealth.
While the former Real Madrid striker has waxed lyrical about the level and quality of football in the SPL, he will secretly be delighted with the financial gains he has made in the Middle East.
Continued success at Al-Nassr
Since his arrival at Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has proven his worth as a scoring machine.
In 84 appearances for the club, he scored 75 goals and provided 18 assists – a phenomenal return as he approaches his 40th birthday.
His efforts helped Al-Nassr win the 2023 Arab Club Championship, the only title the club has won so far during his tenure.
Although his individual genius is evident, Al-Nassr has yet to translate Ronaldo’s contributions into more significant national or continental successes.
However, his presence has raised the club’s profile on the global stage, drawing more attention to the Saudi Pro League and inspiring a new generation of football fans in the region.
With his contract extended until 2026, Ronaldo’s immediate focus will likely be on leading Al-Nassr to new titles.
The deal also fits with its aspirations to remain competitive ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
