After the star footballer suggested he was leaving Al Nassr, Saudi Arabian officials are engaged in “difficult” negotiations to keep Cristiano Ronaldo there, according to a source with knowledge of the talks.
The Saudi Pro League (PIF), a major investor in Saudi football, is still being worked out, according to the source from the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
The source continued, “The first step is a transfer to Al Hilal with the chance to play for the FIFA Club World Cup or Al Ahli, who is currently the Asia champion.”
The Saudi Pro League ended with Al Nassr finishing third and trophyless once more, according to Ronaldo’s overnight post, “This chapter is over.”
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The 32 clubs participating in the Club World Cup will have a special transfer window open between June 1 and June 10 to sign players.
The former United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Sporting Lisbon star will play in the enlarged tournament in the United States starting on June 14 according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino last week, saying “there are discussions” about the former United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Lisbon star.
Ronaldo, 40, left Manchester United for Al Nassr in 2022, and his contract expires at the end of the month.
“Ronaldo’s presence has played a significant role in the development of the Saudi league over the past two and a half. He “opens the door” for Saudi Arabia’s elite and emerging players, the source continued.
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