Forward returns to squad following club concessions on transfers and internal equity issues
Cristiano Ronaldo has called an end to his protest and is expected to play for Al Nassr this Saturday against Al Fateh, following a period of tense negotiations between the star and the club’s hierarchy.
The dispute began when Ronaldo, frustrated by what he saw as a lack of ambition in the transfer market after Karim Benzema’s move to rivals Al Hilal, refused to play. His stand appears to have prompted action, with the Saudi Pro League club reportedly agreeing to several of the forward’s key concerns.
Central to the resolution is the restored authority of two key figures close to Ronaldo: chief executive Jose Semedo and sporting director Simao Coutinho. Both allies, appointed last summer, had seen their decision-making power reduced, hampering the club’s activity in the January window. Their reinstatement signals a strategic shift aimed at appeasing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
However, the protest was driven by more than just transfer policy. Sources indicate Ronaldo was deeply angered by internal disparities, specifically chronic delays in salary payments to club staff. Taking a stand on their behalf, he highlighted issues of unequal treatment within the organization. In response, Al Nassr is believed to have settled these outstanding payments, a move that helped pave the way for his return.
With these concessions in place, the path is now clear for Ronaldo’s comeback on the pitch. His return will be a major relief for Al Nassr, which depends heavily on his leadership and goal-scoring prowess as they pursue silverware this season.
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