Cristiano Ronaldo ready to prolong Al-Nassr stint

Published May 16th, 2024 - 11:59 GMT
Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Tai in Riyadh's Al-Awal Park Stadium on March 30, 2024. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Tai in Riyadh's Al-Awal Park Stadium on March 30, 2024. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)

Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to sign a contract extension at Al-Nassr, that will keep him beyond his 40th birthday, as per sports commentator Ben Jacobs.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is still firing on all cylinders, with 48 goals in 47 appearances this season.

Although he is 39, the former Real Madrid star appears to be keen on remaining at Al-Nassr beyond the end of his deal in 2025.

Jacobs told talkSPORT: “2025 is a really key year in Saudi Arabia for two reasons. One, because Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract expires, although my understanding is that he may renew for one year.

"And two, the television rights are up for renewal and, as you can imagine, in Egypt with Mohamed Salah and Portugal with Ronaldo and/or Bruno Fernandes, there could well be big audiences and lucrative renewals to be had. 

"Depending on if Ronaldo stays, if Fernandes joins and if Salah arrives, and as a consequence, the next 12 months are all about planning who is going to resonate with the international audience."

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