Ronaldo “may leave” Al Nassr in January says Saudi reporter
Dubai: Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al-Nassr is under fresh scrutiny following a heavy defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite. The 41-year-old could be approaching a major crossroads, with a prominent Saudi football figure offering a stark assessment of his position at the club. The Portuguese forward endured a difficult night as Al-Nassr suffered a 4-0 defeat to Al-Ain on September 15,…
Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is under question following a 4-0 defeat to Al-Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite, according to a Saudi sports journalist. The 41-year-old Portuguese forward appeared exhausted during the match, even clashing with Al-Ain's midfielder Matías Palacios. Al-Nassr, who had lifted the Saudi Pro League title in 2025-26, now faces criticism for failing to secure the AFC Champions League, a major honour.
Former Al-Nassr spokesman Saud Al-Sarami suggested that Ronaldo could depart during the January transfer window, likening the situation to Karim Benzema's previous exit. Ronaldo himself has hinted that the 2026-27 season may be his last, aiming to leave a "spectacular legacy."
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