The Portuguese striker ended his spell in Saudi Arabia, and his potential destinations for the Club World Cup have skyrocketed – but it will be a “fierce conflict
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From Saudi Arabia, they are not giving up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s future. Although speculation about his possible departure continues to grow (with several clubs from the upcoming Club World Cup interested), Al-Nassr retains hope of keeping the Portuguese star at least until his contract expires on June 30.
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The Club World Cup starts on June 15, 2025 (and lasts until July 13) while Ronaldo is still committed.
Fernando Hierro, the Saudi Arabian club’s sporting director, held a press conference to evaluate the season and was clear in his message on the matter. He emphasized the importance Cristiano has had in Saudi Arabia’s football growth and described his arrival as a “turning point” for the league’s development and attraction of other international stars. For Hierro, the country’s efforts to convince the Portuguese could be decisive for the outcome.
Cristiano Ronaldo made it clear that he wants to end his tenure in Saudi Arabia
Cristiano is currently focused on the national team and has sent conflicting signals about his future. After Al-Nassr’s knockout of the Asian Champions League by Al Fateh, he posted a message on social media that many interpreted as a farewell. However, the club’s management assures that negotiations are ongoing, and they are confident of reaching an agreement.
The outcome is still uncertain, but one thing is clear: In Riyadh, they are not willing to let their main attraction go without further ado, despite growing interest from other continents.
This will be a tough negotiation battle between Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr. While the club is fighting to keep him, it seems that the Portuguese himself is ready for a new challenge.
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Will he stay in Saudi Arabia, or is the Club World Cup his next stop? The decision must be approached.
