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Cristiano Ronaldo set to stay at Al-Nassr
9 June 2025 13:36
Munich (dpa) Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly ended speculation about his club future, saying he will continue to play at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr."Nothing is going to change. Playing at Al-Nassr? Yes," he was quoted as saying early on Monday by multiple reports after captaining Portugal to the Nations League title in 40, joined Al-Nassr in 2023 after falling out with coach Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. His current contract is until June president Gianni Infantino had recently suggested that Ronaldo could move to a side qualified for the upcoming Club World on Saturday confirmed talks but said he won't be at the tournament in the United Sunday, Portugal beat Spain 5-3 on penalties to give Ronaldo and his team a third trophy, the others being at Euro 2016 and the 2019 Nations League."I have many titles but there is nothing better than winning with the national team," the five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored the 2-2 equalizer in the 61st minute which eventually set up the shoot-out, but came off in the 88th with an apparant thigh problem. He had also scored the 2-1 winner in Wednesday's two goals against Germany and Spain brought his tally to 138, from 221 caps, which are both world records in the men's game.
Coach Robert Martinez said that Ronaldo had played a "decisive role" in winning the title, after some had expressed scepticism whether the veteran still had a lot to give.