Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Newcastle United clause' in Al-Nassr contract comes to light

YEREVAN, JANUARY 3, ARMENPRESS. There is a clause in Cristiano Ronaldo's new contract at Al Nassr which means that he may be able to play in the Champions League again before his career comes to an end, according to Marca.

Ronaldo signed for the Saudi Arabian side last week after he struggled to find a club in Europe that would meet his expensive salary demands whilst also providing the right level of competition, Marca reports.

Furthermore, there is reportedly a clause in his contract that means ifNewcastle Unitedqualify for the Champions League this season, he can go on loan there as they are owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.

Ronaldohad hisManchester Unitedcontract terminated during the 2022 Qatar World Cup after he did an interview withPiers Morganin which he said that he does not respectUnitedcoachErik ten Hag.

There had already been friction between him and the club and the interview was the final straw.Unitedare now looking for another forward to replace him.

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