While Cristiano Ronaldo goes to Saudi Arabia for money, the Liverpool player who humiliated him against Leicester

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr FC for the next two-and-a-half seasons after a month of rumours since the five-time Ballon d'Or winner severed his relationship with Manchester United during the World Cup in Qatar in November.

Al Nassr have officially announced the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, after leading Saudi media reported the deal in the hours beforehand. The Portuguese is expected to join in January. Al Nassr is one of Saudi Arabia's top clubs and has won the league title nine times.

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The contract that Cristiano Ronaldo has signed until June 2025 is the highest ever signed by a player in the history of football as he will receive for his salary and other commercial items a total of 200 million euros per season.

Cristiano Ronaldo, without a club after leaving Manchester United, had been linked with Al Nassr for several weeks, but when asked about it during the World Cup, he simply said "no".

<strong>Thiago shone against Leicester</strong>

While Ronaldo is off to Saudi Arabia for money, Thiago Alcantara had a spectacular game against Leicester in Friday's Premier League matchday 18. The Reds beat the Foxes 2-1 at Anfield. Although the Spanish midfielder did not score, he was very accurate in his passing and midfield work. This caused the fans to send him off with applause.