Cristiano Ronaldo has officially signed a two-year extension with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, keeping him with the team until 2027. This announcement concluded months of transfer speculation regarding his future. Ronaldo's tenure has significantly impacted the Saudi Pro League, attracting other elite and younger players. Despite being the league's top scorer with 25 goals, he hasn't secured a trophy with Al Nassr. The club's affiliation with the Public Investment Fund reflects the financial backing and ambition of Saudi football to grow internationally.
Ronaldo's presence is a key factor in developing the Saudi league in the last two years and a half, opening the door for elite and young players to come to Saudi Arabia.
The oil-funded PIF, the sovereign wealth fund behind a number of big-ticket Saudi investments, controls a group of Pro League clubs including Al Nassr, Al Hilal and Al Ahli.
Al Nassr confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at the club until 2027, putting an end to speculation regarding his potential departure.
Although Ronaldo was the Pro League's top scorer with 25 goals, he has been unable to win a Saudi or continental trophy with Al Nassr.
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