40-year-old Ronaldo renews his contract until 2027! Saudi Arabia retains superstars, and the dream of 1,000 goals reignites hope

The world of football was once again ignited by a major news! 40-year-old Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo officially renewed his contract with Saudi giant Arnas Club, and the contract term may be extended to 2027. This means that the legendary star will continue to compete in the Saudi League until he is 42 years old.

Royce's legendary career: The immortal journey from Lisbon to Riyadh

Royce's career is one of the most glorious chapters in football history. From the young boy at Sporting Lisbon, to Manchester United's first appearance, to Real Madrid's nine-year peak, and then to Juventus' Serie A journey and a brief return to Manchester United, each stop has left an indelible mark.

5 Golden Globe Awards, 5 Champions League Championships, 7 League Championships, 1 European Cup Championship, and 1 European League Championship - these honors form the brilliant galaxy of Ronaldo's career. Now in the Saudi League, he has become the scorer leader for two consecutive seasons, scoring 35 goals and 25 goals respectively, pushing the total number of goals to 938 goals, only 62 goals away from the 1,000 goal mark.

Arnas' ambition: to build a new dynasty of Middle East football

Arnas Club has demonstrated its ambition to build a new dynasty of Middle East football by renewing Ronaldo. Although the team only finished third in the league last season under the leadership of Italian coach Pioli and was unfortunately eliminated in the AFC semi-finals, the club's management clearly believes that Ronaldo is the key to the team's future success.

The Saudi League has gradually enhanced the league's international influence and competitive level by introducing world-class stars in recent years. Ronaldo's contract renewal not only brought technology and experience to Arnas, but more importantly, it injected continuous attention and commercial value into the entire Saudi football. The deep impact behind the renewal of the

: The reshuffle of the football territory

Ronaldo's renewal decision had multiple impacts. First of all, this provides guarantee for the Saudi League to continue to maintain global attention. As the most influential star in the league, Ronaldo's existence gives Saudi football a voice on the international stage.

Secondly, from a business perspective, the brand effect and commercial value brought by Ronaldo are immeasurable. His social media influence, jersey sales, sponsorship cooperation and more have brought generous financial returns to clubs and leagues.

More importantly, Ronaldo's contract renewal set an example for young players. In a relatively young league, having such experienced superstars is of great significance to the growth of local players and the improvement of the overall level of the league.

Tactical Role and Personal Performance: Veteran New Legend

Despite being 40 years old, Ronaldo's performance in Arnas is still amazing. As the absolute core and spiritual leader of the team, he not only maintains amazing efficiency on the offensive end, but also shows a competitive state beyond his age at critical moments.

In the tactical system, Ronaldo is competent in the center position and can also play a role in the wing. His running awareness, shooting skills and game reading skills provide valuable learning opportunities for young teammates. Even when his physical fitness is declining, Ronaldo can still make up for the shortcomings of his physical condition through experience and skills.

The title of scorer king for two consecutive seasons proves Ronaldo's success in adapting to the Saudi league. More importantly, his leadership role in the team and his desire for victory injected Arnas into the championship gene.

The final sprint of the 2026 World Cup: Dreams are still burning

Another important consideration for renewal is the 2026 World Cup. For Ronaldo, this is likely to be his last World Cup chance in his career. Staying in the form of the game is crucial for the Portuguese captain.

defeated Spain in the UEFA Nations League final and Ronaldo once again proved his worth in the national team. The renewal of Arnas ensured that he could get a stable game time, which was of great significance to maintaining competitive form and preparing for the World Cup.

World Cup championship is one of the few regrets in Ronaldo's career. In 2026, he will be at least 41 years old, which is likely his last chance to pursue this ultimate dream. The contract renewal decision showed his persistent pursuit of this goal.

Future Outlook: The legend never ends

The renewal of Ronaldo and Arnas is not only a continuation of the contract, but also a new chapter in the legendary story. On the relatively young stage of the Saudi League, Ronaldo is writing about another peak of his career. The historic milestone of

1,000 goals is within reach, the dream of a World Cup championship is still burning, and the Saudi League's first championship trophy is waiting for him to fight for. 40-year-old Ronaldo announced to the world with his contract renewal: The legend will never end, and his dream will always be young.

This contract renewal not only changed Ronaldo's personal professional trajectory, but will also continue to affect the development pattern of global football. On the green field in Riyadh, the Portuguese superstar will continue to use his performance to interpret what the spirit of never giving up football is.