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Financial Troubles Hit Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr Amid Salary Delays and Spending Cuts

Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo's Saudi club, faces financial troubles including delayed salaries and spending cuts, despite Ronaldo's record contract. The club struggles to sign new players and comply with financial regulations but expects Ronaldo to remain through 2027.

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What happened

  1. 01Al-Nassr delayed player salaries in June 2026, paying some in installments against their will.
  2. 02The club seeks major wage cuts amid ongoing financial losses despite league success.
  3. 03Plans to sign a foreign midfielder to replace Marcelo Brozovic were hindered by financial issues.
  4. 04Ronaldo earns about 500,000 euros daily, drawing criticism amid the club's money problems.
  5. 05Al-Nassr has not yet submitted required financial fair play documents locally.
  6. 06Ronaldo's two-year, 492 million euro contract runs through the 2026/27 season, and he is expected to stay.
Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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