Ronnie O’Sullivan to start new role after signing groundbreaking three-year deal with Saudi Arabian snooker chiefs [Video]

RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has agreed to become an ambassador for Saudi Arabian snooker.

An announcement on Tuesday revealed the Rocket had penned terms on a three-year deal with the Gulf State.

It came alongside the World Snooker Championship expanding its collaboration with Riyadh Season to become an official partner.

Terms of the deal mean World No1 O’Sullivan will commit to playing in all World Snooker Tour (WST) events in Saudi Arabia.

The announcement also confirmed the World Masters of Snooker will return to the calendar next season.

O’Sullivan, 48, enjoyed his time playing in the inaugural event in Riyadh last month, where he claimed a 5-2 victory over Luca Brecel in the final.

There was the chance to win a staggering £400,000 if he potted a new …