How much will the Al-Nassr star earn from his new deal in Saudi Arabia?
Cristiano Ronaldo will extend his contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.
The football icon will play for the Riyadh-based team until June 2026, extending his current contract for another year.
By then, Ronaldo will have celebrated his 41st birthday, making this one of the longest contracts signed by a footballer of his age.
His extension is further evidence of his longevity, but also proves that he is still at a level where he can compete with the league’s best.
Ronaldo already earned a fortune after moving to Saudi Arabia in 2023, but how much will he earn after signing his new contract and who could he buy with his earnings?
Read on to find out all the details.
BREAKING: Al Nassr is 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 contract cements his position as the highest-earning athlete in the world.
The agreement reportedly includes an annual salary of over €200 million, as well as an additional €60 million from image rights.
A look at the numbers shows that the Portuguese icon rakes in over 500,000 euros every day and almost 400 euros per minute!
Below is a full breakdown of what Ronaldo will earn from his extension:
- Per year: 200 million euros
- Per month: Approximately 16.7 million euros
- Per week: 3.8 million euros
- Per day: Over €547,000
- Per hour: Around €22,800
- Per minute: Approximately €380
With this renewal, Ronaldo remains not only the highest-paid player in Saudi Arabia, but also in the world.
He surpasses rivals such as Lionel Messi, who reportedly earns around €130 million a year at Inter Miami, and Kylian Mbappe, whose Real Madrid earnings are around €83 million a year.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to extend his contract with Al Nassr until June 2026.
He will earn 200 million euros annually with the Saudi club.
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This corresponds to €550,000 per day or €22,800 per hour! 😅 pic.twitter.com/NRrX7ECLUs
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What could Ronaldo buy with his earnings?
Ronaldo’s total contract value, which exceeds 600 million euros over a three-year period, puts his purchasing power into perspective:
Ronaldo could buy 60 Bugatti Centodieci hypercars at a price of 10 million euros each. He could also buy 15 Gulfstream G650 private jets worth 40 million euros per jet. Ronaldo could own several luxury properties in locations such as Beverly Hills, Dubai and the French Riviera – realistically, he could buy any property he wanted, anywhere in the world.
If he wanted, the Al-Nassr star could splurge on any number of yachts or even on a private island or two without having his fortune diminished.
While the former Real Madrid striker raved about the level and quality of football in the SPL, he will secretly be delighted with the financial gain he has made in the Middle East.
Continued success at Al-Nassr
Since his arrival at Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has demonstrated his qualities as a goalscorer.
In 84 appearances for the club he scored 75 goals and provided 18 assists – a phenomenal return just before his 40th birthday.
His efforts helped Al-Nassr secure the 2023 Arab Club Championship, the only title the club has won in its tenure so far.
While his individual brilliance was evident, Al-Nassr has yet to translate Ronaldo’s contributions into more significant domestic or continental successes.
However, his presence has raised the club’s profile on the world stage, brought more attention to the Saudi Pro League and inspired 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 further titles.
The deal is also in line with its ambitions to remain competitive ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted in the US, Mexico and Canada.
