Cristiano Ronaldo stays central to Al Nassr’s plans amid ‘nationwide challenge’ label

It appears there could be a late twist in Cristiano Ronaldo’s switch story. A couple of days after Ronaldo hinted that his the Al Nassr “chapter is over,” the membership’s sporting director, Fernando Hierro, on Thursday shared that they’re nonetheless locked in negotiations with the 40-year-old footballing celebrity.

With the new-look FIFA Membership World Cup lined up for subsequent month and a
new switch window
, Ronaldo has been linked with many golf equipment, together with these from Brazil and Morocco.

Saudi should still hold nationwide challenge’ Ronaldo 

The striker has additionally been linked with Al  Nassr’s rival Al Hilal, however Hierro mentioned that the membership is working in the direction of agreeing to a contract extension.

“Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nassr runs till June 30. We’ll work to resume his contract so he can proceed with us, and there are lots of golf equipment focused on signing him,” Hierro mentioned.

It has been reported that Ronaldo has been requested to take an enormous
52% pay reduce
to his €200 million per 12 months wage at Al Nassr, which he’s not keen to comply with. Additionally, the previous Actual Madrid participant is annoyed with the shortage of main trophies on the membership. Al Nassr have didn’t win the Saudi Professional League since Ronaldo joined them in January 2023.

Ronaldo completed as the highest scorer in back-to-back Saudi Professional League seasons, however the membership has additionally didn’t make a mark within the AFC Champions League.

Hierro, nevertheless, feels that Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabia keep has a a lot bigger objective and dropped the most important trace as to why they’ll do every part to retain him. As per Hierro, Ronaldo is a “nationwide challenge”.

“Ronaldo’s presence from the start is a nationwide challenge,” Hierro mentioned. “Cristiano has opened up soccer on this nation to the world. It’s phenomenal that he had the braveness to come back right here, keep right here, and open up the Saudi Arabian league to the world.”

Al Nassr is owned by the Public Funding Fund, which is Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. Therefore, it is usually rumoured that the royal household wouldn’t need Ronaldo to depart the nation, and he’s anticipated to signal a brand new extension forward of 30 June.