Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al Nassr remains uncertain, with the Saudi club reportedly reconsidering a contract extension following a disappointing season.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr ends in two months
The Portuguese star’s current deal ends in two months. Although an extension was previously expected, talks are now on hold due to the club’s underwhelming performance.
Despite Ronaldo being among the league’s top scorers with 23 goals this season, Al Nassr sits 5th in the Saudi Pro League with 60 points from 30 matches. It was recently knocked out of the AFC Champions League semifinals by Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale.
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Ronaldo, 40, was also absent from Al Nassr’s matchday squad on Monday against Al Akhdoud, reportedly due to physical exhaustion.
Head coach Stefano Pioli chose to rest the forward, but his absence didn’t stop the team from delivering their biggest-ever league win. They dropped a stunning 9-0 victory at the Prince Hathloul bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium.
Sadio Mane led the charge with four goals, while Jhon Duran bagged a brace. Ayman Yahya, Marcelo Brozovic, and Mohammed Maran also scored in the historic win.
Al Nassr led 4-0 by halftime and continued their dominance in the second half, eventually climbing to third place with 63 points from 31 matches.
Meanwhile, reports suggest Ronaldo has received interest from other Saudi Pro League clubs. As Al Nassr weighs its options, the future of one of football’s biggest stars in Riyadh remains up in the air.