June 26, 2025 - Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic Portuguese forward, continues to make waves in the football world, and his latest move is no exception. Speculation surrounding his future had reached a fever pitch recently, especially when his contract with Saudi club Al-Nassr was set to expire this summer. The football superstar sent fans into a frenzy with a cryptic Instagram post stating, 'This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.' Many interpreted this message as a farewell to Al-Nassr, raising questions about potential offers from other clubs as he contemplated participation in the Club World Cup.

However, the narrative took a thrilling turn when Al-Nassr officially announced that Ronaldo has committed to a stunning two-year contract extension. This lucrative deal guarantees that Ronaldo will retain his title as the highest-paid player globally, with an astonishing reported salary of around €185 million annually. This breaks down to approximately €15 million per month, €3.8 million per week, and an incredible €550,000 per day. In addition to his staggering salary, reports indicate that Ronaldo will also receive a minority ownership stake in Al-Nassr, underscoring his pivotal role in the club's ambitions moving forward. Not only will he be a player, but his influence will extend to player recruitment decisions as well.

Ronaldo has consistently stated his aspirations beyond playing, hinting at ownership roles in football during various interviews. In a notable conversation at the Globe Soccer Awards last December, he alluded to the idea of becoming a club owner. 'I'm not a coach,' he declared. 'I'm never going to be a coach, president of the club? No. Maybe the owner of the club. If I will be the owner of the club, I will make things clear and adjust what I think is bad there.' This statement reflects his desire to be more than just a player, envisioning a future that allows him to shape the dynamics of a football club.

Since joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has significantly raised the profile of the Saudi Pro League, attracting global attention to it like no other player has before. Despite his impact, and having played a role in vital decisions at the club, he has yet to secure a major trophy with Al-Nassr. His contract extension and potential ownership stake suggest a long-term vision that the club's management possesses for both Ronaldo and the future of the club itself.

While discussions around his ownership may signal the closing of his playing chapter, at 39 years old, Ronaldo shows no signs of retirement just yet. One of his major goals remains achieving the milestone of 1,000 professional goals. Though he recently admitted that this target may be more challenging than initially thought, he still relishes his status as the all-time top goalscorer in football history. Last November, he reflected, 'One thousand goals is great, but if it doesn't come, I'm already the player in history with the most goals.' Currently, Ronaldo boasts an impressive tally of 93 goals in 105 appearances for Al-Nassr, but reaching the 1,000 goal mark would require him to continue playing for several more seasons, a prospect that seems uncertain as he approaches his 40th birthday, celebrated this past February.