Because of the lack of other interest. Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to go to Al Nassr, in Saudi Arabia. 'Marca' claim that his deal there will actually go on until 2030. He will be a player at the club for the next two and a half years, before becoming an ambassador. That means that, if he decides, he would finish his spell there when he's 45.
It is only a matter of hours before Al Nassr make Cristiano Ronaldo's signing official. 'AS' claimed that the player had decided to go to the Saudi club recently. They were just waiting for him to sign officially.
According to 'Marca', Al Nassr have reportedly already recognised the agreement. Therefore, he is one step closer, meaning we are just waiting for the official announcement.
This news source claim that his contract will be until 2030, but with a catch. The first two and a half seasons (until 2025) he will be playing for Al Nassr. After that, he will spend five seasons as an ambassador for Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Greece for the 2030 World Cup.
As for his salary, Cristiano will earn €200 million, but not every season. It will be €200 million for the two years he spends there as a player, meaning he will earn €100 million per year.
When this is all confirmed, the Portuguese will have his future all sorted, which has been a real headache for him. Him signing for Al Nassr is imminent.