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One of Cristiano Ronaldo's former Manchester United team-mates took to social media to poke fun at his staggering new contract with Al-Nassr.
Football's all-time leading goalscorer put pen to paper on a two-year deal, which is reportedly the most lucrative in sporting history, worth a basic £492million over its duration.
The new terms, which will take him past his 42nd birthday, reportedly include an eye-watering basic salary of £488,000-a-day.
Additionally, he is reportedly pocketing a signing bonus of £24.5m which increases to £38m if he triggers the second year of his contract.
It is understood that he has also been given a 15 per cent ownership stake in the club worth £33m.
In light of these eye-watering numbers, ex-Man United goalkeeper David De Gea could not help but share his reaction online.
David de Gea took to social media to poke fun at Cristiano Ronaldo's new Al-Nassr contract
The striker reportedly signed a staggering deal worth a basic £492m over the next two years
Ronaldo and De Gea played together at Manchester United during the former's second stint
Under Ronaldo's post on X announcing his new contract, the Spaniard wrote ironically: 'And playing for free,' followed by a laughing emoji and an eyes emoji.
De Gea and Ronaldo's were team-mates during the latter's second spell at Old Trafford.
Both men have since left United in acrimonious circumstances. Ronaldo fell out of favour under former manager Erik ten Hag and orchestrated his own exit through a bombshell interview.
On the other hand, De Gea departed as a free agent in the summer of 2023, and was replaced by Andre Onana.
Ronaldo and De Gea are understood to have a good relationship off the field, with both players following each other on social media, and the latter seen commenting on many of Ronaldo's posts over the years.
De Gea now suits up for Fiorentina, with whom he signed a new contract last month, keeping him in Italy until 2028.
The shot-stopper made 545 appearances over 12 years at United - the seventh-most in club history.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo scored 35 goals in 41 matches in all competitions last term and was the Saudi Pro League's top scorer for the second season running.
De Gea ironically commented that Ronaldo will be 'playing for free' under his recent post on X
The deal will take Ronaldo past his 42nd birthday and see him earn a salary of £488,000-a-day
De Gea left Man United in 2023 after making 545 appearances over 12 years with the club
In all, he has netted 99 times in 111 appearances for Al-Nassr and is inching closer to his dream of reaching 1,000 senior career goals. His current tally stands at 938.
In addition to the ludicrous sums involved in Ronaldo's deal, The Sun claim that Ronaldo and his family will have 16 people working full-time for them.
These include three drivers, four housekeepers, two chefs, three gardeners and four security people - who will be paid for by Al-Nassr at a cost of around £1.4m.
Furthermore, there is £4m for use of a private jet, as well as the promise of sponsorship deals with Saudi companies which could reach £60m.
