Who are Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr? All you need to know about side Cristiano Ronaldo is 'set to join' | The Sun
CRISTIANO RONALDO will become the world's highest paid athlete after reportedly agreeing a deal to sign for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo left Manchester United earlier this month following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticised the club.
The 37-year-old has spent his career playing for Sporting Lisbon, United, Real Madrid and Juventus before joining the Red Devils again last year.
But this season he's fallen out of favour with United boss Erik Ten Hag, who disciplined Ronaldo after he refused to come off the bench in a win over Tottenham earlier this season.
Ronaldo's relationship with the club quickly deteriorated – and now he's set for a new chapter in his career.
Marca are reporting that Ronaldo will join Al Nassr, where he will earn an eye-watering £173million-a-year.
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Who are Al Nassr?
Al Nassr are a Saudi Arabian football club who play their games Saudi Pro League (SPL).
They were founded in 1955 and are one of Saudi Arabia's most successful football teams, winning nine league titles, three Crown Prince's Cups, three Federation Cups and two Saudi Super Cups.
They are managed by ex-Lyon manager Rudi Garcia, who has also managed Roma and Lille previously.
Al Nassr play their home games at Mrsool Park, which holds a capacity of 25,000 fans.
The club have also been previously managed by World Cup winning captain with Italy – Fabio Cannavaro.
Last season, Al Nassr finished third in the SPL, but they were knocked out of the King Cup and the AFC Champions League by Al-Hilal.
And this season, the nine-time Saudi champs are sitting second in the league, three points behind Al-Shabab.
One notable footballer who plays for Al Nassr is ex-Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina, who joined in the summer.
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