The return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United in 2021 was met with global fanfare and excitement.
He enjoyed a strong first season, scoring 24 goals across all competitions under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick.
However, things fell apart in his second season under Erik ten Hag.
Ronaldo struggled to adapt to the Dutchman’s system and philosophy, losing his trust.
Tensions boiled over when Ronaldo went on to give a controversial interview with Piers Morgan in late 2022.
He criticised the club, the owners, and even Erik ten Hag while still under contract.
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This eventually led to United and Ronaldo mutually agreeing to terminate his deal shortly after.
In January 2023, Ronaldo made a shock move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
Since joining, the Portuguese forward has been in incredible form.
He has scored 75 goals in just 84 appearances for the Saudi side.
Reports from Saudi media Al Khabar (via AS), Ronaldo is now set to extend his stay at Al Nassr.
The 39-year-old is set to sign a ‘mega deal’ worth £3.3 million per week.
This amounts to over £473,000 a day, making him the highest-paid player globally.
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His contract extension will keep him at Al Nassr until June 2026.
The total value of the deal is reportedly a staggering £172 million.
Ronaldo currently has 917 career goals and aims to reach 1,000 before setting his retirement date.
The extension also aligns with the 2026 World Cup, which will surely be his final tournament.
At 40 years old in February, Ronaldo continues to defy expectations on the pitch with his ridiculous levels of fitness and consistency.
United fans will always look back on his second spell with a layer of disappointment, considering how it ended.
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