Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is still uncertain as his Al Nassr contract is about to expire.
Ronaldo, 39, joined the Saudi Pro League side from Manchester United in November 2022 after a falling out with then manager Eric ten Hag.
Since his much-anticipated arrival in the Middle East, he has continued to score goals, netting 11 times in 13 Saudi Pro League matches this season, taking his total at the club to 75 strikes in 84 matches.
His goals have helped Al Nassr reach third place in the league after 14 games. However, his future at the club remains uncertain.
Ronaldo has been linked with a move to MLS, where long-time rival Lionel Messi currently plays for David Beckham-owned Inter Miami.
The Portuguese has continued to make appearances for Portugal at both club and international level.
However, last summer Alex Telles, a close friend of Ronaldo and former United teammate, left the club to return to his native Brazil with Botafogo.
Telles, 32, previously revealed how big an influence Ronaldo had on him when he joined Al Nassr in 2023.
Alex Telles and Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr (Credit: Getty)
“Cristiano Ronaldo was a very important factor in my coming here,” he explained. sapo sport In February 2024.
“We already exchanged messages, my agent was involved, but obviously, being the great Cristiano Ronaldo, his greatness, which we know since Manchester United, obviously made it easier for me to come Have made it.
“We talked a lot, he told me how the club was and that he was waiting for me to come.
“I’m happy to have an athlete and person like him… who brought me here, with all his dedication. So all the efforts I’ve put in for myself are also for him, for Al-Nassr and for the fans here.” It’s for all players.” ,
And despite his advancing years, Ronaldo has ‘no plans’ to retire anytime soon, according to reports from the Spanish outlet Mark,
Whereas team talk The Portuguese is reported to be “in no rush” to make a final decision regarding his future.
The outlet claims that sources have informed them that Ronaldo has three options available.
One is a possible contract extension at Al Nassr, the other is retirement at the end of the season.
The third option is the idea of retirement after the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.