As the undisputed king of football today, Cristiano Ronaldo maintains an excellent competitive state at the age of nearly 40, coupled with his super high commercial value, making many European giants covet him, and he seems to be getting closer and closer to returning to the Premier League.
Currently, three European giants, Chelsea, Paris, and Newcastle, are all pursuing Ronaldo. Especially the wealthy Chelsea, after the team suffered consecutive defeats, they urgently need Ronaldo, this spiritual leader, to lead the young Blues forward, while transforming Chelsea into a more well-known top club. On the other hand, Newcastle, backed by the Saudi consortium, can enjoy more convenience in their transfer operations involving Ronaldo, which also gives them the lead in the race to sign Ronaldo.
So, who will be Ronaldo's new home for the new season? Recently, renowned football transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has given a definitive answer. According to his information, although Ronaldo is eager to return to Europe and play on stages like the Champions League, after considering various factors, Ronaldo has decided to renew his contract with Al-Nassr. At that time, his contract will end in the summer of 2026. It is precisely because of his loyalty and huge influence that Ronaldo will receive a pay raise, with his annual salary reaching 220 million euros.
Looking at the world of football, at the age of 40, it is still terrifying to have such a money-making ability, and Ronaldo is undoubtedly the GOAT in this field. After all, Messi's annual salary in the MLS is only 60 million euros, which cannot be compared with Ronaldo. This season, Ronaldo has played 20 times for the team, scoring 17 goals, with astonishing efficiency, and he is still a strong contender for the golden boot in the Saudi league. Therefore, his choice to stay with Al-Nassr is also driven by the desire to lead the team to break Al-Hilal's dominance and win the championship.
In addition, recently, when Ronaldo's national teammates were interviewed, they all mentioned wanting to fight for Ronaldo in next year's World Cup and fulfill the wish to challenge the FIFA World Cup Trophy. This means that Ronaldo, who will be 41 years old at that time, will still appear on the World Cup stage, which is also his last chance to launch an assault on the World Cup title. If this dream comes true, Ronaldo's historical status will be greatly elevated, and he will become the undisputed number one in football history.