Cristiano Ronaldo could stay in Saudi Arabia with club Al-Nassr hoping to persuade him to extend his contract.
Sporting director and fellow Real Madrid legend Fernando Hierro praised Ronaldo for his impact on the game in the middle easy but admits that plenty of clubs are keen on taking the 40-year-old.
Ronaldo dialled up the speculation about his future after Al-Nassr’s season-ending match at Al-Fateh on Monday, posting on social media: “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written.”
“Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nassr runs until June 30. We will work to renew his contract so he can continue with us, and there are many clubs interested in signing him,” Hierro told a news conference.
Despite Al-Nassr failing to qualify for the Club World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said last week that discussions were underway about Ronaldo playing in the tournament in the United States.
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— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) May 25, 2025
Ronaldo finished as the top scorer in back-to-back Saudi Pro League seasons and Hierro described him as a trailblazer for the Saudi league.
“Ronaldo’s presence from the beginning is a national project,” Hierro said.
“Cristiano has opened up soccer in this country to the world. It’s phenomenal that he had the courage to come here, stay here, and open up the Saudi Arabian league to the world.”
