Al-Hilal Rule Out Ronaldo Move, Citing Rivalry and Short-Term Window

He said Ronaldo is set to stay at Al-Nassr with a contract extension on the horizon now that the temporary window has closed.

Overview

Esteve Calzada said Al-Hilal never registered Ronaldo on their recruitment radar ahead of the Club World Cup’s special transfer window.
The chief executive called a short-term loan for a 40-year-old rival’s star completely counter-intuitive for only a three-to-four-week spell.
Al-Hilal will focus on permanent signings in the traditional post-tournament transfer window to strengthen their squad.
Ronaldo generated widespread speculation during the U.S.-hosted competition but chose not to join a rival club.
With the special window closed, Ronaldo is expected to negotiate a new deal to extend his stay at Al-Nassr.