The first game of 2025 saw Ronaldo score again and continue to lead his team to victory. After the win, Al Nassr moved up to third place, having played one more game than others, but they still trail league leaders Al Ittihad by 8 points, making it difficult to compete for the title. After the victory, Ronaldo was in good spirits and quickly made a decision.
According to an official source from Al Nassr, Ronaldo is set to complete his contract renewal with the club, which is expected to be officially announced in the coming days, although the length of the new contract has not been disclosed. Ronaldo's current contract with the club is due to end in the summer of 2025. If he does not renew his contract during the winter transfer window, he will be able to negotiate a new contract with other clubs as a free agent. For Al Nassr, this would undoubtedly be a significant loss.
Ronaldo has previously stated that even though it may be challenging to compete for the league title this season, he still hopes to make a strong push for the AFC Champions League title. However, with Talisca confirmed to be leaving the team, how the team strengthens itself will affect Ronaldo's signing progress. Recent reports suggest that Al Nassr is in talks with Manchester United to bring in Casemiro and is willing to offer him a weekly salary contract worth up to 650,000 pounds. It is reported that Ronaldo is currently persuading his former Real Madrid teammate to join Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
The Brazilian star's performance at Manchester United this season has been disastrous, with obvious signs of decline at the age of 33. However, if he were to move to the slower-paced Saudi league, he might still be able to contribute effectively. It is well known that Al Nassr's problems lie in the midfield and defense. No matter how many goals Ronaldo scores upfront, the defense always concedes, so an experienced defensive midfielder is crucial for controlling the midfield and defense.
After scoring in yesterday's match, Ronaldo has now scored in his 24th consecutive year of his career. Since joining the Saudi league, he has played 60 games and scored 60 goals, an astonishing average of one goal per game. It should be noted that he is about to turn 40 years old. Currently, he ranks second in the league's top scorer list with 11 goals, just two behind the leader, Misbah. He has a good chance of winning the league's Golden Boot for the second consecutive season.
If Ronaldo completes his contract renewal, his chances of participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will significantly increase. Recently, former Portuguese national team central defender Elvis expressed his hope that in 2026, the entire Portuguese team can unite like Argentina did in 2022, adding one last and most important trophy to Ronaldo's illustrious career - the FIFA World Cup trophy.