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From a financial point of view, Lionel Messi cannot surpass Cristiano Ronaldo.
Al-Nasr announced his renewal of Ronaldo's contract on his official SNS on the 26th (Korea time). Ronaldo left a brief message saying `Al-Nasr forever' Ronaldo will play al-Nasr until the summer of 2027.
The British Telegraph explained on the 29th that the specific amount of the contract between Ronaldo and Al Nasr has not been disclosed, but it is known that it could reach up to 400 million euros (about 634 billion won) per year. This amount far exceeds Ronaldo's record for the highest salary in football history, which he set when he moved to Al Nasr in 2023.
The U.S. AIBat analyzed that Ronaldo's contract with Al Nasr far exceeds Lionel Messi's annual salary at Inter Miami. 'The most talked-about statistic was Ronaldo's comparison with his eternal rival. Messi earns about $20 million (about 27 billion won) a year at Inter Miami, while Ronaldo earns about $39 million (about 52.6 billion won) every month. In just four weeks, Ronaldo explained that Messi is making twice as much as he earns from Major League Soccer in the U.S.
Ronaldo is more spotlighted than Messi's contract because he even received a stake in the club. Ronaldo is not just a player who plays games, but can also express his intention to the club's decision-making power. AIBat said 'Ronaldo signed not just to score a goal. He's building something bigger. Ronaldo signed the deal as a partner with a 5% stake in Al Nasr, meaning a position beyond just a player. It is known that opinions were also reflected in major sports decisions such as recruiting Casemiro. He said he was no longer just a goal scorer, but an influential figure leading projects within the club.
As such, Saudi Arabia is conducting national publicity with Ronaldo at the forefront. Ronaldo also knows that Saudi Arabia wants him and is putting himself forward through a WIN-WIN strategy. There is no country that can beat Saudi Arabia with oil money in terms of finance and economy. This is because they are pouring out annual salaries and transfer fees that no country can provide.
In response, AIBat said 'Ronaldo is still writing down the golden age of his career. It is breaking records, making huge profits, and resisting the passage of time. In this world where there is constant comparison with Messi, the winner from the perspective of the bank account was Ronaldo, who said Messi could not beat Ronaldo in terms of wealth.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
