Ronaldo without a club: Manchester terminated his contract 0:59
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The famous Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo signed a contract with the club Al Nassr, from Saudi Arabia, according to CBS Sports.
CNN Portugal, citing the Saudi outlet Al Arabiya TV, indicated that the agreement runs until the summer of 2025.
CNN has reached out to Ronaldo and Al Nassr for comment.
CBS reported that the deal is worth $75 million per season.
The 37-year-old is immediately available after his high-profile departure from Manchester United last month, so he did not need to wait for the transfer window to open in January to sign a new contract.
Manchester United announce that Cristiano Ronaldo will leave the club by "mutual agreement"
Since his departure from Manchester United, rumors have circulated that he was close to signing with a club in Saudi Arabia, something he has denied.
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CBS, citing sources with knowledge of the negotiations, says the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has already completed some of the necessary medical tests to seal the deal.
Despite a disappointing World Cup in Qatar 2022, Ronaldo became the first man to score in five World Cups.
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