Cristiano Ronaldo has not lived up to expectations since joining Al-Nassr in the Saudi League. In the three years since his move, he has failed to win any titles, with the exception of the unofficial friendly match nature of the Arab Champions Trophy, which is not recognized by FIFA. This has led to significant doubts about Ronaldo's abilities.
It now appears that Ronaldo has realized the difficulty of winning titles with Al-Nassr. English media outlet talkSPORT's chief journalist, Alex Crook, has reported that Ronaldo is likely to leave Al-Nassr at the end of his contract this season and join Al-Hilal, as both clubs are owned by the same person. Ronaldo is open to new challenges after his contract expires.
This news comes as quite a surprise, as Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are fierce local rivals. Ronaldo's decision to move from Al-Nassr to Al-Hilal without securing a title may be hard for fans to accept. However, Al-Hilal hopes that Ronaldo can replace Neymar and become the team's iconic figure. This choice is considered wise, given Ronaldo's professional attitude and goal-scoring ability, which are significantly higher than Neymar's. It is a smart decision to rely on Ronaldo to become the team's leader. Ronaldo can also erase the shame of going three years without a title since joining the Saudi League.
However, for Ronaldo, choosing to return to Europe to play after his contract expires this season might be a good option, as it would better prepare him for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.