Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly putting pressure on Al-Nassr to sign former Manchester United teammate Casemiro.
Casemiro has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League this month after struggling at Man Utd over the past two seasons.
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The 32-year-old Brazilian has come under heavy criticism in recent months after struggling to maintain the level he has shown in the past.
And now rumors have started swirling about a move to the Middle East in January.
according to WireAl-Nassr is currently the most likely destination for the midfielder.
A move to the Riyadh-based club would see him reunite with former Real Madrid and Man Utd teammate Ronaldo, who is said to be keen on a deal himself.
other reports He has even suggested that Ronaldo is pushing for the deal to go through.
Those rumors have led Man Utd fans online to believe that their former superstar “still loves the club”, given that Casemiro’s exit would shave a whopping £350,000-a-week off the Old Trafford wage bill.
Casemiro is still under contract with the Red Devils until 2026.
Ronaldo’s future with Al-Nassr is also uncertain.
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The Portuguese powerhouse is now in the final six months of his £175million-a-year contract with Al-Nassr and is debating what his next move will be.
Al-Nassr are keen to retain their crown, but reports have also revealed that Ronaldo, 39, could head to the USA to battle it out against Lionel Messi in MLS.
However, Ronaldo has made it clear that he is satisfied with his life in Saudi Arabia at the moment.
Speaking recently, he said, “I am happy and my family is happy. We have started a new life in this beautiful country.”
“Life is good, football is good. Individually and collectively, we’re still there; we’re still improving.”
Since moving to Saudi in 2023, Ronaldo has scored 74 goals and registered 18 assists in 83 games.
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