Two years after his arrival in Saudi Arabia, specifically at Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo is just hours away from being completely free of any contract. As he'll be able to sign with any team starting January 1, the Madrid legend isn't reassuring about continuing his adventure with Al-Nassr.
In December 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo surprised everyone by announcing his departure from Erik ten Hag's Manchester United to sign with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. With an incredible offer, the Portuguese striker joined the Saudi Pro League as an ambassador for the country.
As a true icon in world football, CR7 opened the door for other big names to join, such as Karim Benzema, Nacho, Joselu, N'Golo Kanté, Mahrez, Neymar, and many others. After 88 matches with Al-Nassr, which includes stars like Sadio Mané, Ronaldo has scored 79 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo Leaving Al-Nassr
Recently crowned the best player in the Middle East at the Globe Soccer Award, the greatest player of all time at Real Madrid will likely win his last trophy with Al-Nassr. Despite speculation about a contract extension with the Riyadh-based team, Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't signed a new deal yet.
Starting January 1, the 40-year-old striker will be able to pack his bags and sign with a new club, either in Saudi Arabia or another league. Asked about his future at the Globe Soccer Award, the Portuguese goal-scorer didn't reassure about continuing his adventure with Al-Nassr.
A bit like he did before leaving Real Madrid or Manchester United, Ronaldo clearly indicated that the door to a departure remains open rather than a extension with the Saudi club. "Nobody knows what can happen in the future," he confessed, as reported by Marca.
CR7 Awaits an Interesting Project
The Spanish daily reports that CR7 would like to continue his adventure in the Saudi league. Like in all the clubs he's played for and won titles with, Cristiano wants to win trophies in Saudi Arabia. However, given the complicated situation at the club, with an unstable management and fragile financial situation, the former Real Madrid player would be willing to look elsewhere.
Determined to keep playing until 2026, the Funchal native won't refuse a new project, provided it's attractive and based on solid foundations, allowing him to continue achieving new scores and records.
Unlike his teammates, such as Sadio Mané or Anderson Talisca, who are coveted by other clubs but blocked by Al-Nassr's new president, who demands enticing offers with significant signing bonuses, Ronaldo is free to decide his future and is indeed on his way out.
One thing is certain: he won't be playing in the French Ligue 1, which he continues to consider an inferior league to the Saudi Pro League. With complete silence from Al-Nassr at the moment, it's clearer than ever that we're on the verge of a stunning announcement regarding the greatest goal-scorer in football history next January.