Cristiano Ronaldo has ended hypothesis relating to his future by confirming he’ll stay at Al Nassr.
Ronaldo’s contract with the Saudi Pro League membership expires on June 30.
The Portugal captain said he had been courted by clubs participating in the Club World Cup however after successful the UEFA Nations League trophy with Portugal on Sunday he clarified: “Future? Nothing will change. Al Nassr? Sure.”
Al Nassr’s sporting director Fernando Hierro said last month they have been negotiating with Ronaldo over a contract extension however confronted competitors to retain the companies of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Stories claimed Ronaldo, 40, had obtained a profitable supply from an unnamed Brazilian membership whereas he was additionally a reported goal of Al Nassr’s Saudi rivals Al Hilal.
Ronaldo even hinted last month he could leave the club after Al Nassr’s season-ending match at Al Fateh, posting on social media: “This chapter is over. The story? Nonetheless being written.”
Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi outfit in December 2022 after leaving Manchester United, completed for a second straight season as the highest scorer within the Saudi Professional League. He scored 25 league targets this season however Al Nassr completed a disappointing third and missed out on a spot in subsequent season’s prestigious AFC Champions League.
Regardless of scoring 99 targets in 105 matches for Al Nassr, Ronaldo has missed out on main trophies, successful solely the Arab Membership Champions Cup in 2023 since his arrival. He did, nevertheless, carry his third title with Portugal on Sunday.
Ronaldo scored his 138th worldwide aim to assist Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in Sunday’s closing.
The previous Real Madrid star had beforehand captained Portugal to the 2016 European Championship and 2019 Nations League.
“Successful for Portugal is at all times particular,” Ronaldo said. “I’ve many titles with golf equipment, however nothing is healthier than successful for Portugal. It is tears. It is obligation achieved and a variety of pleasure.”