Al-Nassr announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday evening.

The Portuguese superstar has joined the Saudi Arabian club on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester United.

Ronaldo said, per journalist Fabrizio Romano: “I’m thrilled for a new experience in a different league and a different country, the vision that Al Nassr has is very inspiring”.

“I’m very excited to join my teammates, and to help the team to achieve more success”.

How much is Cristiano Ronaldo earning at Al-Nassr?

Ronaldo has penned a two-and-a-half year deal which will see him play for Al-Nassr until the summer of 2025.

According to Saudi state-owned media, per Evening Standard, Ronaldo will earn an eye-watering £173 million a year.

That works out to £14.4m per month, £3.6m per week, £514k per day, £21,400 per hour, £357 per minute and £6 per second.

But how do his wages compare to the highest-paid players in the Saudi Pro League? Find out below... (Figures provided by SalarySport)

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The 20 highest-paid players in the Saudi Pro League

20. Salman Al-Faraj | Al-Hilal | £42,000-per-week

19. Abdullah Otayf | Al-Hilal | £43,000-per-week

18. David Ospina | Al-Nassr | £45,000-per-week

17. Hélder Costa | Al-Ittihad | £46,000-per-week

16. Tony Nwakaeme | Al-Fayha | £47,000-per-week

15. Grzegorz Krychowiak | Al-Shabab | £51,000-per-week

14. Luiz Gustavo | Al-Hilal | £53,000-per-week

13. Abderrazak Hamedallah | Al-Ittihad | £53,000-per-week

12. Salem Al-Dawsari | Al-Hilal | £56,000-per-week

11. André Carrillo | Al-Hilal | £61,000-per-week

10. Gustavo Cuéllar | Al-Hilal | £67,000-per-week

9. Odion Ighalo | Al-Hilal | £74,000-per-week

Odion Igahlo

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 09: Odion Ighalo of Al Hilal is challenged by Andreas Christensen of Chelsea during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Semi Final match between Al Hilal and Chelsea FC at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on February 09, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

8. Luciano Vietto | Al-Hilal | £79,000-per-week

7. Moussa Marega | Al-Hilal | £81,000-per-week

6. Vincent Aboubakar | Al-Nassr | £96,000-per-week

5. Ahmed Hegazi | Al-Ittihad | £100,000-per-week

4. Talisca | Al-Nassr | £103,000-per-week

3. Matheus Pereira | Al-Hilal | £107,000-per-week

2. Ever Banega | Al-Shabab | £166,000-per-week

1. Cristiano Ronaldo | Al-Nassr | £3.6million-per-week

Cristiano Ronaldo in action with Portugal

DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 24: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H match between Portugal and Ghana at Stadium 974 on November 24, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Ronaldo's wages are absolutely ridiculous. It takes him 8 hours to earn what Banega, the league's second highest-paid player, earns in a week.

Former West Brom duo Pereira and Hegazi also earn £100,000 or more, as does Brazilian Talisca.

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