David De Gea teases Ronaldo.

Ronaldo continues his association with Al-Nassr.

However, not everyone took this information "seriously" - including David De Gea, Ronaldo's former teammate at Manchester United, who didn't hesitate to make a sarcastic joke on social media.

According to British media, the Portuguese superstar has signed a two-year contract with Al-Nassr FC worth up to £492 million. This is an unprecedented figure in sports history, with a base salary of £488,000 per day – or approximately £5.6 per second. Ronaldo also received a signing bonus of £24.5 million, increasing to £38 million if he continues playing in the second year, and holds a 15% stake in the club – estimated to be worth £33 million.

Faced with these "unbelievable" figures, De Gea left a short but sarcastic comment under Ronaldo's contract announcement post on Twitter: "And playing football for free?", accompanied by a laughing emoji and wide-eyed emoji.

De Gea and Ronaldo played alongside each other for a brief but tumultuous time at Manchester United. Both left Old Trafford amidst controversy: Ronaldo departed after a bombshell interview criticizing manager Erik ten Hag, while De Gea was released on a free transfer in the summer of 2023, making way for Andre Onana.

Nevertheless, the personal relationship between the two stars remains very good. They maintain regular interaction on social media, and De Gea has commented on Ronaldo's posts on numerous occasions.

Ronaldo holds a record-breaking contract after renewing with Al-Nassr.

Currently, De Gea has found a new club at Fiorentina, where he recently extended his contract until 2028. Meanwhile, Ronaldo continues to shine in Saudi Arabia. At 40 years old, he scored 35 goals in 41 matches last season, winning the Saudi Pro League top scorer title for the second consecutive time. In total, CR7 has scored 99 goals in 111 matches for Al-Nassr, bringing his career total to 938 goals – nearing his publicly stated goal of 1,000 goals.

The new contract not only brings Ronaldo an "unbelievable" income, but also transforms him into a "mobile empire". According to The Sun , Al-Nassr will cover all expenses for 16 staff members serving Ronaldo's family exclusively, including drivers, chefs, butlers, security guards, and gardeners – totaling approximately £1.4 million per year. In addition, there's £4 million for the use of a private jet, along with the potential to earn an extra £60 million from endorsement deals with businesses in Saudi Arabia.

At nearly 40 years old, Ronaldo is more than just playing football – he's redefining the value of a player in the era of global football commercialization. And De Gea? A lighthearted joke, but full of hidden meaning: sometimes, wealth needs a touch of humor to balance it out.