Cristiano Ronaldo agrees €200m-a-year deal to join Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr; contract for two and a half seasons - Reports

Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to join Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr on a €200 million-per-year deal, according to MARCA. As per the report, Ronaldo will join Al-Nassr on a two-and-a-half-year contract which will keep him at the club until the summer of 2025.

Ronaldo became a free agent earlier this month (November) after having his Manchester United contract terminated by mutual agreement. The termination happened on the back of Ronaldo's explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan where he slammed the club, his former teammates and manager Erik ten Hag.

The 37-year-old had reportedly tried to seal an exit from Manchester United in the summer but could not find a desirable destination.

Cristiano Ronaldo strikes a bumper deal after leaving Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a €200m-a-year deal to join Saudi side Al-Nassr according to @marca. The contract is for the next two and a half seasons. twitter.com/marca/status/1…

Cristiano Ronaldo seems to have finally decided to leave Europe and seek out an arguably less competitive environment. But that has not come with any hint of financial compromise as the deal reported to be worth €200 million per season is nothing short of phenomenal.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner's agent has been looking for a club after the player became a free agent earlier this month. Ronaldo has been linked with multiple clubs and a potential move to MLS was not ruled out either.

According to MARCA, the deal with Al-Nassr is virtually complete and the only formality that remains is the official announcement of the signing.

Al Nassr are currently managed by former AS Roma and Marseille coach Rudi Garcia. They have high-profile players like David Ospina and Alvaro Gonzalez. Ronaldo's arrival will be a great boost to the Saudi Arabian side that's seeking to regain dominance in the domestic league.

However, it's worth noting that Cristiano Ronaldo's form in the 2022-23 season has been worrying. He managed to score just three goals and provide two assists in 16 appearances across all competitions for Manchester United this term.

Ronaldo did not take kindly to being consigned to the bench and losing his status as a starter in the side. In an interview with Morgan, he said that he felt disrespected by Manchester United manager Ten Hag.

Cristiano Ronaldo says he doesn't respect Erik ten Hag 🤯 https://t.co/r5ZV9IE6LI

However, in the interview, Ronaldo also admitted to refusing to come on in the dying embers of United's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur, claiming he's not that kind of player.

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently in Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with the Portugal national team. He has scored one goal in two appearances so far in the tournament.