By Victor Kanayo
Few days after terminating Manchester United contract, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is looking like becoming the highest-paid sportsperson of all time after reportedly agreeing a transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
The former United star agreed to terminate his contract with the Red Devils after slamming the club in a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan.
According to Marca, Ronaldo who is currently a free agent, agreed a two-and-a-half year deal worth £173million-a-year with Al-Nassr.
The Saudi club, now second in the Saudi Pro League, three points behind Al-Shabab, are now closing in on his transfer, having also fought off supposed interest from Newcastle.
Ronaldo revealed he turned down an incredible £3m-a-week offer to play in Saudi Arabia in the summer, with Al-Hilal believed to have been interested.
Inter Miami were also believed to be interested in Ronaldo with owner David Beckham reportedly holding talks with the 37-year-old.
Saudi Arabia apex league is on a World Cup break with Al-Nassr’s next game on December 16 – two days before the final.
Ronaldo is aiming to feature in the World Cup final with Portugal and could join up with Al-Nassr in January if he puts pen to paper.
