Cristiano Ronaldo will 'become the highest-earner in sport with a £172.9m-a-year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr'
Cristiano Ronaldo will become the highest earner in sport after he reportedly agreed a bumper £172.9million-a-year contract with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. The 37-year-old had his Manchester United contract terminated following a tumultuous relationship with the club over controversial statements in a TV interview with Piers Morgan. Now Ronaldo is said to have agreed a two-and-a-half year deal with Al Nassr - worth an eye-watering £172.9million per year - that will see him play until the age of 40, according to Spanish newspaper outlet Marca. According to Forbes, If he does complete the move, Ronaldo's eye-watering salary would make him the highest-earning person in sport. Cristiano Ronaldo has won 34 trophies in his career. He is also the leading international scorer of all-time with 118 goals. If he does complete the move to Saudi side Al Nassr, he will earn £172.9m a year. Ronaldo is...