Reporter Park Ji-hyeok = Reports have emerged that world-renowned soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo (37) will make a new nest in the Middle East.
Spain's 'Marca' reported on the 21st (Korean time) that "Ronaldo, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is expected to sign a contract with Saudi Arabia's Al Nasr soon." He also said, "The signing of the contract will be done within this year, and the contract period is until June 2025."
Rumors of a contract between Ronaldo and Al Nasr leaked out during the World Cup, but Ronaldo denied it.
Ronaldo, who had been a member of Manchester United in the English Premier League (EPL) until last month, parted ways ahead of the opening of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Ronaldo's revealing interview was a problem, but he has had an uncomfortable relationship with the club since last summer's pre-season ahead of the opening of the 2022-2023 season. At the time, Ronaldo requested a transfer to a team that could compete in the UEFA Champions League, and Man United refused and ran parallel.
Marca estimated the terms of the contract between Al Nasr and Ronaldo at an annual salary of 200 million euros (approximately 273.5 billion won).
Ronaldo made his 5th personal World Cup debut with the World click here Cup in Qatar, but left in tears after losing to Morocco in the quarterfinals.
Saudi Arabia, 강남레깅스룸 which aims to host the 2030 World Cup, is expecting an effect of raising awareness by recruiting world-class star players.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo is said to be spending his Christmas vacation in Dubai.