Cristiano Ronaldo Extends Contract with Al-Nassr Until 2027
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Saudi club Al-Nassr has officially announced the contract extension of Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, confirming that the 40-year-old forward will continue with the team until 2027.
Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr in January 2023, was initially set to see his contract expire on June 30, 2025. The extension adds two more years to his stay with the club, marking a continued chapter in his Middle Eastern football journey.
In a post on the club's official X (formerly Twitter) account, Al-Nassr shared a video of Ronaldo standing on a beach with the caption: "Al-Nassr forever. The journey continues with our legendary captain."
The announcement was followed by a photo of Ronaldo and club president Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Majed holding a personalized jersey with '2027' printed on the back, symbolizing the new deal.
Ronaldo has been instrumental in Al-Nassr's recent campaigns and remains a central figure both on and off the pitch for the club and Saudi football's global ambitions.
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