In which year did Ronaldo join Al Nassr?

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in 2023. Although the club announced his signing on 30 December 2022, his contract officially began on 1 January 2023, which is why 2023 is the standard answer.

The move followed Ronaldo’s departure from Manchester United during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Al Nassr presented him as a major international signing, and he became one of the most prominent footballers ever to play in the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo made his competitive Al Nassr debut on 22 January 2023 against Al-Ettifaq. He scored his first league goal for the club from the penalty spot against Al-Fateh later that month. His arrival also increased global attention on Saudi Arabian football and preceded several other high-profile transfers to the league.

The date can cause confusion because the agreement was publicly announced in 2022. The question asks when Ronaldo joined Al Nassr, however, and the footballing registration and start of his contract place that move in 2023.