Cristiano Ronaldo appears poised to leave Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, following a cryptic social media post stating, “This chapter is over.” The 40-year-old Portuguese striker shared this message shortly after Al Nassr’s final match of the season, sparking widespread speculation about his future.
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January 2023 on a lucrative two-and-a-half-year deal worth approximately €200 million. Despite his individual success, including being the league’s top scorer, the club failed to secure any major titles during his tenure and did not qualify for the FIFA Club World Cup or the Asian Champions League.
With his contract set to expire in June, discussions have emerged about Ronaldo’s potential participation in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled to begin on June 14 in the United States. FIFA has opened a special transfer window from June 1 to 10, allowing the 32 participating clubs to sign players specifically for the tournament.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that there are ongoing discussions regarding Ronaldo’s involvement in the Club World Cup. While a return to former clubs like Real Madrid or Juventus seems unlikely due to squad dynamics, other teams, including Inter Miami, have been speculated as possible destinations.
As the football world awaits Ronaldo’s next move, his potential participation in the Club World Cup remains a topic of keen interest.
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Al Jazeera, 27 de maio de 2025. Read more
