According to an exclusive report by CBS sports journalist James Benge, sources told CBS Sport that Cristiano Ronaldo’s medical examination had been arranged for the Riyadh victory.
The Saudi team has been the front-runner to sign Cristiano Ronaldo since his contract with Manchester United was torn up on the eve of his 2022 World Cup, and agent Jorge Mendes failed to find more suitors for the 37-year-old in Europe.
In November, CBS Sports revealed for the first time that Cristiano Ronaldo had won an annual salary contract of $75 million, and Riyadh was optimistic that they would sign a contract. this will be seen as a major political shift for football in the region.
They are said to have booked accommodation for Cristiano Ronaldo and his advisers and hope to close the deal with before the transfer window opens in January. It is understood that the general terms of Cristiano Ronaldo’s victory contract with Riyadh have been agreed upon, depending on whether he wants to complete the transfer process.
In addition to earning more than $1 million a week, Cristiano Ronaldo can make more money by trading portrait rights in Saudi Arabia. If he signs the agreement, he is expected to play a role in Saudi Arabia’s potential bid to host the 2030 World Cup. Winning in Riyadh, he will play a huge role in the operation of the club and can even appoint a manager if he wants to.