Don't let anyone tell you Cristiano Ronaldo isn't a trailblazer.
In January, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner quit European football to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr and pick up an annual salary of around £177million. Ronaldo is now the best paid footballer on the planet... and others are considering following in his footsteps.
The Saudis want to boast one of the best leagues on the planet and co-host the World Cup in 2030 alongside Egypt and Greece. Although the Arab country's poor human rights record is constantly under scrutiny, their love for football is unquestionable and they've got plenty of money to lure some of Europe's most exciting players eastwards.
