Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al-Nassr appears to be numbered.
The Portugal star, who is about to turn 41, is unhappy with the direction football is taking in Saudi Arabia and is seriously considering leaving the club when the European season ends in June.
According to newspaper information RecordThe star is considering playing in Major League Soccer (MLS) or returning to Europe amid dissatisfaction with the management of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).
It is worth noting that to take Cristiano away from Al Nasr before the end of the contract, any interested party will need to pay a release clause of 50 million euros.
Reasons for dissatisfaction
Portuguese media have been reporting that Cristiano Ronaldo believes Al Nasr has been overlooked compared to rivals during the transfer window.
While leader Al Hilal strengthened with Karim Benzema and Al Etihad scouted European football prospects such as Ileinikina from Monaco, Nasr has only brought in reinforcements with less regional impact.
The striker believes the PIF has made it difficult for stars to join his squad in balancing the race for the national title – with Al Nasr just one point behind Al Hilal in the standings.
“Protest” and leave
To express his dissatisfaction, the star chose not to play in the previous game against Aliyadh (1-0).
CR7 believes that he deserves greater support from the Football Association due to his important role as a 2034 World Cup ambassador and as a pioneer in taking the league seriously.
possible destination
If the departure is confirmed in June, there are two paths gaining traction behind the scenes:
- Major League Soccer (MLS): Following in Messi’s footsteps, the U.S. market would be a natural destination for the end of his career.
- Return to Europe: The star is still considering whether there will be room for him in competing projects in the old continent.
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