Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit from Al-Nassr is reportedly set be announced on Thursday, with the Saudi Arabian side eyeing up a Liverpool star as his replacement
Ronaldo set pulses racing in boardrooms across the globe on Monday as he told his social media followers that ‘this chapter is over,’ appearing to hint at an exit.
The forward’s next steps are unclear, but it has been speculated that he could land in the MLS, Brazil, Turkey, at Sporting Lisbon, or elsewhere in Saudi Arabia.He is said to have been close to agreeing terms on a new £167million-per-year deal with Al-Nassr but has baulked at committing his future and his contract is expiring.
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For all of his personal success in the Middle East – Ronaldo has banged in 99 goals for Al-Nassr since 2023 – his existence there has lacked one fundamental marker: silverware. The Arab Club Champions Cup does not count as a major trophy.
Now Spanish outlet Marca reports that Ronaldo’s departure will be confirmed immintently in a press conference held by the club.
Meanwhile, talkSPORT claims that Al-Nassr wish to cast their net into the Premier League and fish out a certain Luis Diaz.
Liverpool star Diaz, whose contract expires in 2027, is reported to be their top target.
The winger has blown hot and cold in his Premier League-winning season, ultimately scoring 17 goals but enduring long dry spells.
Ronaldo, 40, is determined to reach 1,000 senior career goals, a total which may still require two or three seasons of regular scoring to smash as he currently has 936.
There is speculation that he could join Al-Nassr’s Saudi rivals Al-Hilal, who will be participating in the revamped Club World Cup.
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