Portugal Legend Commits Future to Saudi Club After Heroic Nations League Campaign
Cristiano Ronaldo has put an end to swirling transfer rumors by confirming he will remain with Al-Nassr for the 2025/26 season, turning down potential moves to clubs like Wydad Casablanca and Botafogo. The 39-year-old superstar, whose current contract expires this month, revealed his decision after leading Portugal to Nations League glory against Spain on Sunday.
“Practically nothing will change. Will I be at Al-Nassr? Yes,” Ronaldo told reporters, confirming reports of a lucrative two-year extension worth €400 million—a deal that also includes an ownership stake in the Saudi club.
The announcement caps a remarkable international break for Ronaldo, who rolled back the years with crucial goals against Germany and Spain. Despite battling an injury sustained during warm-ups, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner gritted through pain to score Portugal’s equalizer in the final before being substituted.
“I had to play—it was a title on the line,” Ronaldo said. “If I had to break a leg for the national team, I would have. I gave everything I could.”
With his club future now settled, Ronaldo will skip the upcoming Club World Cup to recover fully before returning to Al-Nassr next season. The decision not only secures his legacy in Saudi football but also dashes hopes of a fairytale swansong elsewhere—proving that even at 39, CR7’s hunger for glory remains undimmed.
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