Ronaldo teases about future by saying 'chapter is over' with Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo's time at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr might be done.
The 40-year-old Portugal striker posted a message on social media hours after the final round of the Saudi Pro League late Monday sparking speculation over the future of one of the most high-profile figures in sports.
'This chapter is over,' Ronaldo told his 115 million followers on X, above a picture of him in an Al-Nassr jersey. 'The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.'
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