I’m pretty sure that even if the Portuguese superstar will never admit it, know that scoring a goal in Saudi Arabia isn’t as difficult as it is in any European league. Even the OBOS League is at a higher level than what they are doing in the desert down in the oil country.
Cristiano Ronaldo does not intend to retire until he reaches 1000 career goals, it is easiest to continue the goal scoring by playing for Al-Nassr even after his extremely fat contract is over in the summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the jewel in the crown of the Saudi government’s investment in the country’s domestic football league. The Portuguese arrived at Al Nassr at the end of 2022 and during his two years in the country, true to his habit, he scored goals.
However, there have not yet been any heavy titles for Ronaldo, which should have rubbed like a thorn in the side of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner from Madeira.
Now, Marca reports that Cristiano Ronaldo “is open to new challenges” when the striker’s contract expires in the summer. It has previously been reported that the 40-year-old is open to a contract extension.
Now it seems that the wind blows differently, or perhaps in both directions at the same time.
In any case, the newspaper states that Ronaldo wants to win the domestic league before he leaves Saudi Arabia. A prospect that looks sharp this season, as his Al Nassr are eleven points clear of league leaders Al-Ittihad.
Marca confirms one thing. Ronaldo will not end his career this summer. The Portuguese is on the hunt for the magic limit of 1000 goals in his career and will be chasing the milestone next autumn as well. Where is still open, but we think the desire for 200 million euros outweighs the desire to reach 1000 in a dignified way!.
