€24k per hour, private jet, 16 personal army: Ronaldo’s new contract is pure madness

Cristiano Ronaldo, just weeks after he suggested that his Saudi Adventure might be over and done with, has now flipped the script. Big time.

Ronaldo’s cryptic social media message that “This Chapter is Over” sparked rumours regarding a possible European move (or perhaps even an American or Moroccan move!).

But the Saudis turned him back with some ‘strong arguments’. One club source told The Sun“They had to cover him with gold to keep them.”

The Portuguese legend, aged 40, has signed a two-year deal with Al-Nassr. It is a wild contract. This is wild on a jet-fueled and cash-soaked level. You could own the club.

Ronaldo’s new Saudi Arabian deal: The numbers are not real

So, Ronaldo is now reportedly earning €208 million per year. That’s around €416 million over two years. That’s approximately €570K per day and €23,744 per hour.

It’s not enough to pay the legend, even if you include bonuses, endorsements and the staff who work tirelessly to ensure that he never lifts a hand.

According to talkSPORTThe new deal includes

• €28.9M signing bonus (which jumps to €44.8M next year).
• €9.4M bonus if Al-Nassr wins the league.
• €5.9M for an Asian Champions League win.
• €4.7M if he grabs the Golden Boot.
• €94K per goal, going up by 20% in the second year.
• €47K per assist, also increasing in the second season.
• €70.8M worth of sponsorship deals.
• €4.7M in private jet expenses, all covered.

And the kicker: 15 per cent ownership of the club, worth around €39M.

And don’t forget his 16-person staff, which includes three drivers and two chefs as well as four security guards, housekeepers and gardeners. Literal superstar treatment.

Ronaldo: a major figure in the development of Saudi Football

Cristiano Ronaldo, despite being the top-scoring player in the Saudi Pro League two years running, has not won the league title with Al-Nassr. The club’s poor performance also meant that they missed out the FIFA Club World Cup.

Saudi leadership bets big on his arrival. A spokesperson from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) — which backs Al-Nassr — called Ronaldo “a key presence in developing the league,” according to AFP.

He’s credited with opening up the doors to other big names, even though the awards haven’t yet followed.

Ronaldo is the face of Saudi Football since his arrival in 2023. PIF funding combined with ambitious goals is allowing clubs such as Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal to rewrite the rules in global football economics.

Ronaldo’s next target: FIFA World Cup 2026

Ronaldo’s stats are impressive: 93 goals, 19 assists and over 9,200 minutes in 105 matches.

The legend is clear that he will represent Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup when he turns 41. Ronaldo, who has been playing regularly and is a leader at Al-Nassr for ten years now, is actively preparing to go on one final international mission.