Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Al-Nassr Exit Ahead of Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, has signalled the end of his Al-Nassr stint with an Instagram post. With his contract expiring this summer, he is linked with a Club World Cup team. Ronaldo scored 93 goals in 105 games for Al-Nassr, winning only the Arab Club Champions Cup and two Golden Boots.

In the latest football news, Cristiano Ronaldo has effectively confirmed his departure from Al-Nassr after posting on Instagram, “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.” The 40-year-old’s contract with the Saudi Arabian club expires this summer. During his tenure, Ronaldo scored 93 goals in 105 appearances but never won the Saudi Pro League title, though he did help Al-Nassr secure the Arab Club Champions Cup. This season, he claimed his second consecutive Saudi Golden Boot by scoring 25 league goals, with the team finishing third in the league.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed Ronaldo is in talks to join a club participating in the upcoming revamped Club World Cup, scheduled to begin on June 14 in the United States. The tournament will feature 32 teams, including four from Brazil: Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Botafogo. Ronaldo has been linked with a move to one of these Brazilian teams, potentially Palmeiras, which would set up a high-profile clash against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.

Ronaldo’s potential involvement in the Club World Cup remains uncertain, but Infantino hinted that a reunion or competition with Messi is possible. Ronaldo originally joined Al-Nassr in 2023 on a record £164 million-a-year contract, marking a significant chapter in his illustrious career.