Cristiano Ronaldo’s new contract with Al Nassr contains a clause that could allow him to play in the Champions League once more before his playing days are over.
After having trouble finding a club in Europe that would accommodate his high salary demands while still offering the necessary level of competition, he last week signed for the Saudi Arabian team.
But because Newcastle United is controlled by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, there is apparently a condition in his contract that allows him to go on loan there should they make the Champions League this season. This way, he won’t be left out of Europe’s premier championship according to Marca.
Cristiano Ronaldo holds several records in the Champions League. So far he is the all-time leading scorer in this continental tournament with 140 goals scored.
The only one capable of catching him any time soon is Lionel Messi. The recent world champion has 129, so he is only 11 behind the Portuguese and 12 away from surpassing him.
Ronaldo had his Manchester United contract terminated during the 2022 Qatar World Cup after he did an interview with Piers Morgan in which he said that he does not respect United coach Erik ten Hag.
