Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr’s market value has increased to €80 million after signing Cristiano Ronaldo, Saudi Arabian outlet Al-Madrij al-Nasrawi has reported.
On December 30, Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Nassr broke the internet by announcing Ronaldo’s signing. The Portuguese, who became a free agent after seeing his Manchester United contract terminated by mutual consent, has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Al-Nassr (June 2025). According to the BBC, Ronaldo will earn nearly €200 million (€199.71 million) a year at Al-Nassr, making him the highest-paid athlete across sports.
Ronaldo, who will turn 38 in February 2023, is seemingly past his prime. However, according to Al-Madrij al-Nasrawi, which is the one-stop-shop for all things Al-Nassr, the Portuguese superstar has given the club’s valuation a tangible boost. It has been claimed that the club's value increased to €80 million after the five-time UEFA Champions League winner’s arrival.
An improved market valuation is not the only thing Al-Nassr have enjoyed following Ronaldo’s transfer.
Since announcing the Real Madrid legend’s transfer, fans have started flocking Al-Nassr’s Instagram page. Al-Nassr’s official Instagram account has gained over five million followers since Ronaldo’s arrival. Al-Nassr’s follower count on Instagram has shot up from 800,000 to a whopping 6.2 million.