Portuguese soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has officially joined Al-Nassr, the Saudi Arabian side announced on Friday.
. It's the largest salary in football history, topping Kylian Mbappe's with Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1.
After having his contract mutually terminated by Manchester United in mid-November just before the 2022 FIFA World Cup got underway, Ronaldo hoped to stay in Europe and compete in the UEFA Champions League. However, no top club approached Ronaldo with a serious offer, prompting the Portuguese star to accept Al-Nassr's proposal as the side contends for the Saudi Pro League title.
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