Cristiano Ronaldo joined Saudi club Al Nasser during the winter transfer season. The Portuguese superstar is struggling to adapt to the environment of the Middle East after leaving Europe. His club has already lost the top spot in the league. In such a situation, the legendary 5-time Ballon d'Or winner wants to leave Saudi Arabia.
Spanish media Mundo Deportivo claims so. According to the report, unable to adapt to the environment of Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo feels that he is "far away from modern society". Also want to return to Europe again.
At the end of last December, Ronaldo went to Al Nasr for a record salary of 215 million US dollars. Contracted for two years. CR Seven still has more than a year and a half left on his contract at the Saudi club. According to Spanish media, Ronaldo will have to pay Al Nasser a huge compensation fee if he leaves the club before the end of the contract.
The Portuguese forward could even be banned from all football competitions for four months. But he could leave without repercussions if a final deal can be reached with the Saudi club.
Ronaldo has played 17 matches so far in Al Nasser in all competitions. Scored 13 goals. Al Nasser lost the top spot in the Saudi Pro League after Ronaldo joined. Also derailed in the fight for the King's Cup of Champions title.
In January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club Al Nasser in Saudi Arabia by making history. He became the highest paid footballer. Despite the controversy over the new team joining the new league, he did not back down. He played in the team. But disillusioned within four months of joining Al Nasser. According to sources, he wants to leave Al Nasser.
He left the club after problems with Manchester United. Manchester ended the contract with him before the World Cup. He joined Al Nasser after the World Cup. He joined this Saudi Pro League club in exchange for 175 million euros. Contracted with him till 2025.
According to multiple reports, Cristiano Ronaldo's relationship with Al Nasser will not last long. It is reported that he has started thinking about leaving the Saudi Pro League in four months. He wants to return to La Liga. Had one of the best seasons of his career at Real Madrid. It is reported that he wants to return there again. According to Spanish media, Ronaldo's girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, wants to return to Madrid. Ronaldo himself has tried to return to Real, but Real is not willing to return him now.
According to sources, Real Madrid has offered Ronaldo to become the team's ambassador after retirement. Club president Florentino Perez believes that at the age of 38, Ronaldo cannot adapt himself to any of Real's plans. So they want Ronaldo after retirement.
Time will tell if Ronaldo will join a Spanish club at all. On the other hand, it is heard that Lionel Messi is returning to Barcelona. If both match, then the two stars will be seen face to face again.