Cristiano Ronaldo’s £172 million per year Al-Nassr contract: See costliest sports deals ever

After his relationship with Premier League club officials deteriorated over several months, the 37-year-old player voluntarily opted to end his contract with Manchester United in November.

Who are all the other people, who have had the good fortune to sign the most expensive sports contract in history?

Lionel Messi earns £137.2 million each year

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi was on a costly deal during his final four years with FC Barcelona (2017-2021), earning an average of £137.2 million per year.

Canelo Alvarez earns £59.4 million per year

Canelo Alvarez inked a five-year contract with the global sports entertainment network DAZN in 2018 for a record £59.4 million per year.

Devin Booker earns £45.6 million per year

Phoenix Suns recently resumed the contract with this NBA superstar, giving the point guard one of the most lucrative contracts in basketball history. With the new contract taking effect in 2024, the three-time NBA All-Star will earn more than £182 million by 2028.

Karl-Anthony Towns earns £45.6 million each year

Not only is Karl-Anthony Towns' new contract worth the same as fellow basketball star Devin Booker's, but the two contracts will take effect simultaneously from 2024 to 2028.

Stephen Curry earns £43.9 million per year

Stephen Curry, one of the most renowned basketball players of all time, got the third highest-paying deal in NBA history earlier this year.

Zach La Vine earns £43.8 million per year

Basketball definitely has big money, with Chicago Bulls' Zach La Vine getting in on the action earlier this year, earning a contract for £43.8 million per year.

FAQs:

1. How many goals has Ronaldo scored in his career?
   He is one of just a handful of players, who has played in around thousand professional games and scored over 800 official senior career goals for club and country.
2. What nation is Al-Nassr from?
   Al-Nassr is one of the Saudi Arabian football clubs.