Cristiano Ronaldo is set to become the world’s highest paid athlete at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.This is according to Spanish newspaper Marca, who are reporting that Ronaldo will sign for the club after the 2022 World Cup.Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time, is poised to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Riyadh-based outfit.The news will come as a huge surprise to many football fans all over the world.Ronaldo was expected to continue his career in Europe after leaving Manchester United last month.But it seems that he will instead become the world’s highest paid footballer - and, indeed, athlete - in the world.

How much will Cristiano Ronaldo earn at Al-Nassr?

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who turns 38 in February, will be earning far more than Paris Saint-Germain duo Lionel Messi and Neymar, who currently earn €75 million and €70 million, respectively, according to the same report.

Ronaldo’s deal with Al-Nassr will reportedly be worth an astronomical €200 million per season.

Mind blowing figures.

A tweet from EuroFoot breaks down these eye-watering numbers:

Insane.

Who are Al-Nassr?

Nine-time winners of the Saudi Professional League, Al-Nassr finished runners-up in the AFC Champions League in 1995.

Managed by French coach Rudi Garcia - who previously managed the likes of Lille, AS Roma, Marseille and Lyon - Ronaldo will be expected to score goals for fun in Saudi Arabia's top flight.

If the move goes through, Ronaldo will become teammates with one of the stars of the 2022 World Cup: Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar.

Vincent Aboubakar is set to become Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate

AL WAKRAH, QATAR - NOVEMBER 28: Vincent Aboubakar of Cameroon scores their team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Cameroon and Serbia at Al Janoub Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

When will Cristiano Ronaldo make his Al-Nassr debut?

Assuming Ronaldo will be available for selection from January 1 onwards, Ronaldo could make his Al-Nassr debut against Al Tai on January 5.

Cristiano Ronaldo could make his Al-Nassr debut on January 5

AL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Will Al-Nassr be Cristiano Ronaldo's final club?

Ronaldo will be 40 by the time his Al-Nassr contract comes to an end and it's highly likely that he'll retire at that stage of his illustrious career.

Al-Nassr is likely to be Cristiano Ronaldo's final club

AL RAYYAN, QATAR - DECEMBER 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

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