Cristiano Ronaldo Signs New Deal With Al-Nassr After Hinting at Departure
Star forward extends Saudi Pro League stay until 2027 even as Club World Cup speculation swirls
Cristiano Ronaldo has brushed aside speculation over a post-Saudi move by signing a two-year contract extension with Al‑Nassr FC that keeps him in Riyadh until June 2027. The Portuguese forward had earlier posted a message stating “This chapter is over.
The story?
Still being written.
Grateful to all,” which triggered widespread belief that his time in the Saudi Pro League was ending.
The recent agreement confirms that the 40-year-old will remain with Al-Nassr rather than joining another club for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
In early June, he had stated that he would not pursue a move for the tournament, preferring to focus on his club commitments and national-team ambitions.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December 2022 and has since scored at least 93 goals in 105 appearances, maintaining his status among the world’s elite scorers.
His new deal arrives after a season in which Al-Nassr finished third in the league and missed out on the Asian Champions League.
The move underscores the club’s ambition and Ronaldo’s enduring appetite at an age when most players retire.
By staying, he also confirms the kingdom’s role in his career resurgence and reinforces his presence in the Middle East for the longer term.
Although the chapter in Saudi Arabia continues, Ronaldo remains on course to chase the 1,000-goal milestone and will now aim to deliver a first Saudi-Pro-League title for Al-Nassr under his extended stay.
The story?
Still being written.
Grateful to all,” which triggered widespread belief that his time in the Saudi Pro League was ending.
The recent agreement confirms that the 40-year-old will remain with Al-Nassr rather than joining another club for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
In early June, he had stated that he would not pursue a move for the tournament, preferring to focus on his club commitments and national-team ambitions.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December 2022 and has since scored at least 93 goals in 105 appearances, maintaining his status among the world’s elite scorers.
His new deal arrives after a season in which Al-Nassr finished third in the league and missed out on the Asian Champions League.
The move underscores the club’s ambition and Ronaldo’s enduring appetite at an age when most players retire.
By staying, he also confirms the kingdom’s role in his career resurgence and reinforces his presence in the Middle East for the longer term.
Although the chapter in Saudi Arabia continues, Ronaldo remains on course to chase the 1,000-goal milestone and will now aim to deliver a first Saudi-Pro-League title for Al-Nassr under his extended stay.
