Cristiano Ronaldo will celebrate his 40th birthday in February, but he is not considering retiring from football.
However, the legendary Portuguese footballer is uncertain about where to continue his career. His contract with Al Nassr expires on June 30th of this year.
According to global media reports, Ronaldo does not intend to leave Saudi Arabia, but it is not certain that he will extend his contract with Al Nassr, as another (better) offer has reportedly emerged.
Rumors in Saudi Arabia suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo has attracted interest from champions Al Hilal, especially if Brazilian Neymar does not renew his contract. This club has achieved great success with Serbian national team players Aleksandar Mitrovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
At the same time, negotiations to extend Ronaldo’s contract are expected to be led by Al Nassr’s sporting director and former Real Madrid captain, Fernando Hierro.
According to media reports, the Portuguese star wants to resolve his future as soon as possible, no later than the end of January.
It is worth noting that, unlike Al Nassr, Al Hilal will participate in the FIFA Club World Cup, a competition that undoubtedly appeals to Ronaldo.
Al Nassr is not shining this season; after 13 matches, they are in fourth place with 25 points, a full 11 points behind league leaders Al Ittihad and nine behind champions Al Hilal. Cristiano Ronaldo is the league’s second top scorer with 10 goals, tied with Karim Benzema. The top scorer is Serbian international Aleksandar Mitrovic with 12 goals.
The Portuguese star has not yet won an official title in Saudi Arabia. The only trophy he holds is the Arab Club Champions Cup, which does not have official status, N1 writes.
