Ronaldo, 40, was out of contract with the Saudi Pro League side who he joined in 2023 from Manchester United and it appeared he would be moving on. But both he and the club announced on Thursday that he has signed a new contract which runs until 2027.

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that he had next summer’s World Cup in mind when deciding his future this year and hinted at a stay in Saudi Arabia which could stretch until 2034. The Al Nassr forward has found himself in the eye of a transfer storm this summer—some of which is of his own making.

Cristiano Ronaldo preferred to take a rest rather than play in the revamped Club World Cup, he said on Saturday after renewing his contract with Al Nassr.