'This chapter is over'- Cristiano Ronaldo announce Al-Nassr departure with cryptic social media post
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Cristiano Ronaldo
, a footballing legend, has taken social media by storm with an ambiguous post announcing he was leaving Al-Nassr. After scoring in his last match with the club, a 3-2 defeat against Al-Fateh in their final Saudi Pro League game on May 26, 2025, the 40-year-old hinted his time with the club was up.
The Portuguese forward has a contract with Al-Nassr until June 30, 2025, and has not signed a new deal, leaving everyone assuming which club he will join next. Ronaldo's astonishing career, packed with jaw-dropping goals, is extraordinary, but fans wonder what the future holds for him.
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms Al-Nassr departure after final match
Cristiano Ronaldo shocked his fans with his Instagram post following the 3-2 loss to Al-Fateh that hinted at his departure. He wrote: "
This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all
."
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According to his contract, Ronaldo will be with Al-Nassr until June 30th, 2025 and there has been no renewal yet. Since joining the Saudi Pro League in January this year, Ronaldo has scored 99 goals in 111 games and added 25 more this season; while his arrival has boosted the league's reputation worldwide, Al-Nassr are only third after finishing Tier 1 and since the Saudi Pro League has recently shifted to a playoff-based system, there are no significant prizes to be won.
The fans appreciated his efforts, but a lack of trophies could have led to his exit. Supporters are in a state of frenzy, wondering which club he will be joining next. This post by him has ignited endless discussions on social media, and everyone is just waiting for the next announcement. Ronaldo's stint at Al-Nassr was memorable, but it certainly is not the end of his career in football.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's next move and international duty ahead
In his 940-goal-strong career, Ronaldo wants to make it to 1000 goals before hanging up his boots.
He could move to Major League Soccer in America to play alongside Lionel Messi, which would certainly thrill the crowd. Another option is that he returns to Sporting CP in Portugal, where it all started, to give his career a heartfelt ending.
Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, even imagined that Ronaldo could be part of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the U.S and be connected with clubs such as Wydad Casablanca from Morocco or Monterrey from Mexico.
We're waiting for an official announcement even though no club has been revealed yet.
Before deciding on a club, Ronaldo's focus will shift to representing Portugal in the UEFA Nations League semifinal against Germany on 4 June 2025. That big game could prove an excellent occasion for him to say more on whether plans. Since his story continues inspiring millions the world over, his fanbase remains heavily interested in his next steps.
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