Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian membership Al Nassr on a 2-1/2-year contract after leaving Manchester United to change into a free agent.

Ronaldo left Outdated Trafford final month after an explosive tv interview by which the 37-year-old striker stated he felt betrayed by the membership and had no respect for his or her Dutch supervisor, Erik ten Hag.

Al Nassr launched an announcement stating that the five-time Ballon D’or winner will be a part of a deal by 2025, however didn’t reveal any monetary particulars. Media estimates that Ronaldo’s contract is price greater than 200 million euros ($214.04 million).

“I have been fortunate to have received every thing I got down to win in European soccer and I really feel now could be the appropriate second to share my expertise in Asia,” Ronaldo stated in an announcement.

“I am trying ahead to becoming a member of my new teammates and serving to them obtain success for the Membership.”

Ronaldo will arrive in Saudi Arabia with an in depth assortment of membership awards, after a glowing spell in 2009-18 the place he received two LaLiga titles, two Spanish Cups, 4 Champions League titles and three Membership World Cups at Spanish giants Actual Madrid.

Ronaldo received two Serie A titles and a Copa Italia trophy in three years at Juventus earlier than rejoining United, the place he received three Premier League titles, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Champions League and the Membership World Cup.

He performed for Portugal in Qatar and have become the primary participant to attain in 5 World Cups after scoring a penalty in his facet’s Group H opening match in opposition to Ghana. Portugal was eradicated within the quarter-finals by Morocco.

Ronaldo stated it’ll seemingly be Qatar’s final World Cup as he plans to retire on the age of 40, and his profession as one of many sport’s greatest present gamers alongside Lionel Messi will almost definitely mark a transfer to Saudi Arabia.

“That is extra than simply historical past underneath building,” stated Musalli Almuammar, President of Al Nassr Soccer Membership. Stated. This can be a signature that can encourage our league, our nation and future generations in addition to our membership’s higher achievements.”

The Saudi Arabian membership, which has received 9 Saudi Professional Premier League titles, hopes Ronaldo will assist them win one other home league title and their first AFC Asian Champions League.

Nonetheless, the Portuguese ahead will miss his first two video games at dwelling after being banned for dropping a telephone from a fan after United’s defeat to Everton in April.