“Mahomes Didn’t Have a Choice” – Cristiano Ronaldo Liked Patrick Mahomes’ Stardom While Considering MLS Before Signing $75 Million Deal, Soccer World Reacts

Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo has got a club to play for. There were lots of speculations about Ronaldo’s next club, but the star decided to accept the enormous offer from Al-Nassr FC. The deal is set to make the Portuguese the highest-paid athlete, which includes a salary of $75 million per year and will rise to $200 million per year, including the commercial deals. But now reports are he also had a deal on the table from the MLS side almost identical to that of the Al-Nassr FC deal.

Sporting Kansas City made a last-ditch effort to sign Ronaldo. As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the offer from the MLS franchise was very close to that of the Saudi club. There were a few meetings between the MLS club and Portuguese’s entourage. 

However, Ronaldo decided to opt for the Al-Nassr deal and crash the dreams of fans to see him and Patrick Mahomes II in the same city. Patrick Mahomes II is a part-owner of Sporting Kansas City and plays in the NFL for Kansas City Chiefs as a quarterback. 

Fans reacted to the reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo to Sporting Kansas City

American Football is the most popular sport in the US compared to soccer. Patrick Mahomes II is a big name in the NFL, and people from Kansas City love him. However, many fans liked the idea of Ronaldo joining Sporting Kansas City, as he is a big name in the world of sports.

Some fans were quick to point out why would Ronaldo choose a city like Kansas instead of other popular cities. Mahomes, because of his long-term contract, didn’t have a choice to leave Kansas City, but Ronaldo had a choice believed some fans. 

The reports further stated that Patrick Mahomes II and his popularity was the factor in Ronaldo considering the deal. The fans were quick to respond to that.

Fans also reacted to the prospect of having both superstars in the same city.

More on the Ronaldo deal with Al-Nassr FC

The Portuguese has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Saudi Arabian club. Ronaldo will receive a salary of $75 million per year, rising to $200 million with commercial deals and endorsements. 

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As Spanish outlet Marca has reported, the club wants the Portuguese to continue until 2030 as an ambassador for the World Cup bid of Saudi Arabia for the 2030 edition. It will be interesting to see whether Ronaldo accepts the deal or not, as Portugal is also in contention for the bid to host the 2030 World Cup.

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Ronaldo is the highest-paid athlete now and will earn close to $500 million in the two-and-a-half-year deal. Let us know your thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Al-Nassr FC.