On the morning of January 8th, Beijing time, according to the latest report from well-known journalist Graeme Bailey, Cristiano Ronaldo may leave Al Nassr this summer but will continue to play in the Saudi league, joining title rivals Al Hilal.
This summer, Ronaldo's contract with Al Nassr will expire, and the Portuguese superstar is currently considering transferring to Al Hilal. In Ronaldo's view, joining Al Hilal will better help him compete for championship trophies. Moreover, the transfer will give him the opportunity to participate in the new format of the Club World Cup. Additionally, his goal is to represent the Portuguese team in next year's World Cup.
Brazilian star Neymar of Al Hilal is very likely to leave the team after his contract expires, and the club will have enough salary space to sign Ronaldo. However, transferring to a rival for the championship will likely cause significant controversy, especially angering the die-hard fans of Al Nassr.
Since joining Al Nassr in January 2023, Ronaldo has made 88 appearances in various competitions, contributing 80 goals and 19 assists. Unfortunately, since joining, Ronaldo has only led the team to win one Arab Champions League trophy that is not recognized by FIFA.
Currently, after 13 rounds of the Saudi league this season, Al Nassr, where Ronaldo plays, has been left behind by the top of the table by 12 points, basically exiting the league championship race. Considering that his career is already limited, Ronaldo indeed needs to carefully consider his last future direction.