Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025.

The Portugal captain is a free agent after leaving Manchester United following a controversial interview in which he criticised the club.

Ronaldo is for the first time in decades going to ply his club football outside Europe, specifically for Saudi Arabia topflight side.

The club posted the news of his signing on their social handles late Saturday, Decmeber 30, 2022.

It was accompanied by two photos of Ronaldo and a club official with his number 7 shirt.

The caption read: "History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls to be the best version of themselves. Welcome @Cristiano to your new home."

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