Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a new two-year contract with Al Nassr, set to run until 2027.

What happened?

The Portugal captain's previous deal was set to expire on June 30, but negotiations took place in May over a new contract for the 40-year-old.

Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in December 2022 after having his contract terminated at Manchester United.

Why it matters for Cristiano Ronaldo

He won the SPL Golden Boot this past season with 25 goals and has scored 93 goals in 105 appearances for Al Nassr.

The Saudi league title and Asian Championship League have eluded the club since his arrival.

What comes next?

Ronaldo played down speculation about his future in early June, claiming “practically nothing is going to change” and, when prompted over whether he was staying with Al Nassr, replying: “Yes.”

Saudi Arabia has invested significantly in football in recent years, most notably in 2022 with Al Nassr one of four domestic clubs taken over by the nation’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Ronaldo was the first high-profile Europe-based player to move to the Middle East nation following that investment.

He began his career at Sporting CP before starring at Manchester United, where he scored 118 goals across six seasons, winning three Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008.

Ronaldo is the record goal scorer in international football with 138 goals in 221 caps for Portugal.

The forward won the first of five Ballon d’Or titles for the best men’s player of a calendar year in 2008, before joining Real Madrid in 2009 — where he became the club’s all-time record goal scorer with 450 goals in 438 appearances, winning 15 trophies including four Champions League titles.

Ronaldo went on to score 101 goals across three seasons at Italian club Juventus, winning two Serie A titles, before returning to United in 2021 and joining Al Nassr 16 months later.

On June 26, 2025, Al Nassr announced Ronaldo’s new deal with a short video on their social media accounts, showing the forward walking on the beach and finishing with him saying: ‘Al Nassr forever.’

The Portugal captain has said he was courted by clubs competing at this summer’s Club World Cup, while Al Nassr’s sporting director Fernando Hierro claimed they could face competition to keep hold of the superstar this summer.

Ronaldo has committed to Al Nassr until 2027, after winning the Nations League title with Portugal in early June 2025.

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup after an uncontested bidding process for the tournament.

Ronaldo’s contract extension is a significant development for Al Nassr, as they look to build on their recent success and compete with top clubs in the region.

The club’s investment in Ronaldo has paid off, with the forward delivering impressive performances and helping the team win several titles.

Ronaldo’s decision to stay with Al Nassr is a testament to the club’s growing reputation and ambition in the football world.

He will continue to play a key role in the team’s success, and his experience and leadership will be invaluable in the coming seasons.

Ronaldo’s new contract is a major boost for Al Nassr, and the club will be looking to build on their recent success in the coming seasons.

The forward’s commitment to the club is a significant development, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the coming seasons.

Ronaldo has been in impressive form recently, and his contract extension is a well-deserved reward for his hard work and dedication to the club.

The Portugal captain has been a key player for Al Nassr, and his contract extension is a major boost for the club’s ambitions.

Ronaldo’s new deal is a significant development for the football world, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the coming seasons.