Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked intense speculation about his future after posting a cryptic message on social media, strongly suggesting his departure from Al-Nassr. The 40-year-old forward declared, “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all,” alongside a photo of himself in an Al-Nassr jersey — mere hours after the Saudi Pro League concluded.
Ronaldo joined the Saudi side in December 2022 following his exit from Manchester United. Despite finishing the 2024–25 season as the Saudi Pro League’s top scorer with 24 goals, Al-Nassr had a disappointing campaign — finishing third in the league and crashing out of the Asian Champions League Elite in the semi-finals against Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale.
His contract with Al-Nassr ends this summer, and reports suggest that Ronaldo is already in talks with multiple clubs, particularly those involved in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, which runs in a special transfer window from June 1–10.
Club World Cup Links Intensify
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the first-ever edition with 32 teams, will be held this summer, and Ronaldo’s next move could see him feature in the tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently teased the possibility of Ronaldo appearing in the event, hinting at behind-the-scenes negotiations.
“Ronaldo might play for one of the teams as well at the Club World Cup. There are discussions with some clubs,” Infantino had said. “So if any club is watching and is interested in hiring Ronaldo… who knows, who knows.”
While Infantino’s comments drew some criticism, Ronaldo’s post now lends credibility to those suggestions. If confirmed, fans may be treated to a dream scenario of watching both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi competing in the same Club World Cup — a fitting spectacle as both legends near the twilight of their careers.
