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Follow on Google News | ![]() Christiano Ronaldo signs a lucrative contract with Al- NassrBy: iLOT NG Al Nassr was formed in 1955, Al Nassr is based in the Saudi capital of Riyadh and plays in the country's top division - the Saudi Professional League (SPL), which has 18 teams. They finished third last season, six points behind champions Al Hilal. Al Nassr is the second-most successful team in the league with nine titles. Their previous win was in the 2018-19 season. Only Al Hilal, also based in Riyadh, has won more titles (18). Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year deal with Al Nassr; the forward was a free agent after his contract at Man Utd was mutually terminated; Ronaldo: "I had many opportunities in Europe, in Brazil, in Australia, in the US and even in Portugal, but I gave my word to this club. Ronaldo, whose two-year contract makes him the highest-paid footballer in the world, arrived in the Middle East on Monday and completed a medical ahead of his official presentation a day later. The 37-year-old was greeted by a capacity crowd of 25,000 at a raucous Mrsool Park in Riyadh as excited fans enjoyed an impressive light show ahead of his unveiling. Speaking at a press conference before walking out onto the pitch in front of his new home supporters, Ronaldo said: "I feel so proud to make this big decision in my life. "In Europe, my work is done. I won everything and now this is a new challenge. "I'm grateful Al Nassr has given me this opportunity, not only for football but for the young and female generations. "For me, this is a challenge but I feel delighted and very proud. Register on ILOT BET (http://www.ilot.ng/ End
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