Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia has caused a stir in the football world. The move by the 37-year-old makes it clear that he will gradually retire from the sporting scene, but according to Spanish media, the Portuguese has not yet had the last word in the Champions League. The star had to secure a clause in his contract that he could return to the Premier League after one condition was met.
After the termination of the contract with Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo became the new player of Al-Nasr. The Portuguese is due on Tuesday, January 3rd. The 37-year-old has signed a contract with the Saudi club until June 30, 2025. According to the Spanish “Marka”, the amount of this contract is about 200 million euros and includes many different advertising bonuses.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s unexpected transfer
Roland Buchala, the Polish Arab League coach at Al-Adala club, previously at Abha FC told Wprost that Cristiano Ronaldo’s move is linked to a desire to host the 2030 World Cup. - Ronaldo’s transfer should show that the country is open to the best players and Ronaldo should be the face of this campaign,” he said some time ago.
According to many, Cristiano Ronaldo went to Saudi Arabia for a well-paid retirement. However, the striker may return to Europe very soon. All thanks to a special clause in his contract. Marca says there is a clause in the Portuguese contract that will allow him to return to the Premier League.
An unexpected clause in the contract of Cristiano Ronaldo
A note in the contract refers to a one-year loan at Newcastle United for the 2023/2024 season. Whether the Portuguese travels to St James’ Park will determine whether the Magpies can qualify for this season’s Champions League, which the striker would like to play in.
The record of a possible loan was made possible by the fact that both Newcastle and Al Nasr share the same owner, i.e. the Saudi Investment Fund - the State Investment Fund.
The situation in the Premier League
It is very likely that Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the English Premier League sooner than we think as the Premier League resumes after the World Cup in Qatar and the Magpies finish third in the league with 34 points in 17 games. The second is Manchester City, which has only two points more. The leader of the English elite table is Arsenal with 43 points after 16 games.
Source: Wprost
