Sky: "Cristiano Ronaldo is still the greatest for me"
CR7 is, without a doubt, a major star and maybe the greatest player of the modern era...
Cristiano Ronaldo, a name that vibrates through football history, has entertained fans worldwide with his extraordinary skills and charismatic persona.
After leaving his mark on some of Europe's most iconic clubs, the Portuguese superstar took an unexpected turn in his career and made the astonishing move to Al-Nassr, a prominent football club based in Saudi Arabia.
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Alongside the buzz surrounding his arrival, fans and enthusiasts alike have been eagerly speculating about his earnings in the Middle East.
According to The South African, how much money has Cristiano Ronaldo raked in over the years?
Sky Tshabalala can't even fathom the potential amount.
"Guys, let's not even joke. Since the Saudi league started, CR7 has just been raking it in."
What an assist! 📞 pic.twitter.com/doFWfzUJpS
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 3, 2023
The details of Cristiano Ronaldo's contract with Al-Nassr were meticulously kept under wraps, fuelling the curiosity of millions of fans.
However, after a series of rumours and leaks, insiders and reliable sources finally shed light on the jaw-dropping figures.
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According to Goal.com, Ronaldo was among the best-paid athletes in the world in 2022, and that was before his move to Saudi Arabia. He banked somewhere in the region of $115-million from 2021 into 2022.
However, reports suggest that Ronaldo's contract with Al-Nassr is among the most lucrative in the history of football.
He is rumoured to earn an astounding $50-million per year, making him one of the highest-paid athletes globally, alongside the likes of Lionel Messi and other top-earning superstars.
Sky believes that there is still loads more left for the great Ronaldo.
"You can say he went to a farmer's league or he went to earn stacks of cash, but CR7 will forever remain the best wherever he goes," says Sky.
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Main image attribution: Twitter/ AlNassr FC