Sensational
Portuguese winger, Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged as the highest paid
athlete in the world with his new deal with Spanish side, Real Madrid.
The world’s highest-paid athlete won’t be taking a pay cut anytime soon according to Forbes.
Real Madrid announced a new contract yesterday with star forward,
Cristiano Ronaldo. The contract runs through June 2021, extending
Ronaldo’s previous Real deal, which was set to expire after the 2017-18
season. Ronaldo’s annual compensation from salary and bonuses is
expected to be similar to his prior deal at more than $50 million a year
before taxes.
The deal keeps Ronaldo at Real until his 36th birthday if he serves out
the agreement and would mark 12 years with the world’s most valuable
soccer club.
At a news conference Monday at Santiago Bernabéu stadium announcing
the contract, the Portuguese star said he would like to sign one more
contract after this one expires and play until he is 41.
“Who knows what the future holds. Of course, I would like to
end my career at this club. This is my penultimate contract. I want to
be here for many years to come. I’m overjoyed.”
The world’s highest-paid athlete won’t be taking a pay cut anytime soon.
Real Madrid announced a new contract yesterday with star forward
Cristiano Ronaldo. The contract runs through June 2021, extending
Ronaldo’s previous Real deal, which was set to expire after the 2017-18
season. Ronaldo’s annual compensation from salary and bonuses is
expected to be similar to his prior deal at more than $50 million a year
before taxes.
The deal keeps Ronaldo at Real until his 36th birthday if he serves
out the agreement and would mark 12 years with the world’s most valuable
soccer club. At a news conference Monday at Santiago Bernabéu stadium
announcing the contract, the Portuguese star said he would like to sign
one more contract after this one expires and play until he is 41.
Ronaldo is the top scorer in Real Madrid’s history with 372 goals in 360
appearances since joining the Spanish club from Manchester United in
2009 for a then-record $132 million transfer fee. He led the team to two
Champions League crowns, including in 2016 when Ronaldo hit the
game-winning kick in a penalty shoot-out to defeat Atletico Madrid.
Ronaldo won two Balloon d’Or trophies with Real as the top player
in the sport and is widely expected to win a third in January when the
2016 results are announced. Ronaldo previously won the award at United
in 2008.
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