Ronaldo is a machine that never stops

Not only will Cristiano Ronaldo continue playing until he is 42, he will also be deeply involved in the rebuilding of Al Nassr. The new contract confirms that he is an irreplaceable symbol of the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo decided to stay at Al Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo has just officially extended his contract with Al Nassr for another two years. But what is worth mentioning is not only the duration or the record salary of this contract, but the ambitious message that Saudi Arabia sends through the name Ronaldo.

Their league will not just be a “transit station” for aging stars, but a new empire is forming with the foundations of names that once dominated Europe.

CR7's new contract is worth around €400m over two years, making him the highest-paid player in the world again - not just in terms of salary, but also image rights and commercial benefits. But more important than money, is power.

For the first time in his career, Ronaldo is not just a player, but part “owner” of a club, with a small but symbolic stake. Al Nassr is now his too.

The road to this contract was not smooth. From January, everything seemed certain, but the results on the field did not meet expectations, making Ronaldo skeptical.

He wavered, even listening to offers from elsewhere. It was the winning instinct of a superstar who once dominated European football, not easily accepting defeat - even after turning 40.

But after all, Ronaldo chose to stay. Not just for the money, but for an unfinished project.

At 40, Ronaldo still plays well.

The Portuguese superstar is well aware of his status in Saudi Arabia: not just a player, but an icon, a key cog in the country’s global football plans. Ronaldo’s arrival has been a springboard for a wave of stars to flock to the Saudi Pro League, and his continued presence is a strong guarantee for the future of the league.

It is not difficult to understand why Al Nassr is willing to let Ronaldo intervene in personnel matters. He has a say in choosing a new coach, and according to many sources, Jorge Jesús - former Al Hilal coach - is a strong candidate.

The squad will also be upgraded, and blockbuster deals like Theo Hernandez are being pushed. It can be said that Ronaldo is not just playing football - he is rebuilding an entire club to his liking.

This extension also confirms one thing: Ronaldo will play until at least the age of 42. And at this rate, the milestone of 1,000 official goals - once considered unrealistic - is now almost certain.

Meanwhile, former teammates like Karim Benzema are still unclear about their future. Al Ittihad - where Benzema plays - still has no new president, and the French striker's contract is still open.

On the contrary, Ronaldo is showing a strategic stability: stay, dominate the game, and continue to make himself the center of the earthquake called Saudi Arabia.

The story of Cristiano Ronaldo today is not just about a superstar prolonging his career. It is a story of soft power, of football as a geopolitical tool, and of a player who is turning the pitch into a marketplace, where he is not just playing football - but making history.

Source: https://znews.vn/ronaldo-la-co-may-khong-diem-dung-post1564100.html