Some had speculated that the record seven-time Ballon d'Or winner would move to Saudi Arabia on becoming a free agent this season.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest-paid player in soccer history when he signed a $220-million-a-year contract with Al Nassr in December, perAnd several more soccer players including Karim Benzema, who won last season's Ballon d'Or — the trophy given to the best soccer player on earth each year — have signed contracts with Saudi clubs in the past week.The AthleticMundo Deportivo
."It seemed like a lot of money to me, and the truth is that my decision was for the other side and not for money." He added that he wanted to close out his career"enjoying the day-to-day much more, but with the same responsibility of wanting to win and always doing things well, but with more peace of mind."The club came to be thanks to Beckham's own move to MLS in 2007, as it came with an option to purchase an expansion team for $25 million,