Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest football superstars to have ever played this game. If you compare social media following, nobody comes close to the Portuguese sensation.
It is fair to say that once Ronaldo made the switch from Europe to the Middle East, there has been a mass exodus. Many people are going to the Saudi league in their prime.
After Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr, many believed that the league could be a retirement home for most European footballers.
However, Ruben Neves, Darwin Nunez, Ivan Toney, Joao Cancelo, and many others have gone to play in the Saudi Pro League during their prime.
Also, it is fair to say that after Ronaldo joined the Saudi league, the entire world started following it. So, what will happen when he retires?
Cristiano Ronaldo will be 41 next month. So, his time is coming to an end. And Cristiano will be looking to finish at the top of his game because of his global image.
The Saudi Pro League and Al-Nassr know that keeping Ronaldo associated with the league will increase its brand value.
That is why Al-Nassr have already created a plan to keep associated with Saudi football. According to Ben Jacobs on talkSPORT, Cristiano Ronaldo might play another year as an active footballer.
Ronaldo already owns 15% stake in Al-Nassr. So, they are planning to keep the Portuguese star as an owner because they will increase his stake in the club.
This move shows how much the entire Saudi Pro League depends on the popularity of Cristiano Ronaldo.
🚨🚨| BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo could reportedly 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄 Al Nassr in summer 2027, with retirement a possibility.
Even if he extends for one more year, plans are already underway to avoid a major drop in global interest once he exits the Saudi Pro League.
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