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Ronaldo Extends Al-Nassr Deal to 2027, Opts Out of Club World Cup

He opted to rest ahead of a long season with his eye on the 2026 World Cup

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Overview

  • Ronaldo signed a two-year extension to remain with Al-Nassr through mid-2027.
  • The forward publicly asserted that the Saudi Pro League ranks among the world’s top five competitions.
  • He declined multiple FIFA Club World Cup offers to focus on physical recovery and preparation for upcoming challenges.
  • Leveraging his stature at the club, Ronaldo recommended Jorge Jesus to succeed Stefano Pioli as Al-Nassr’s head coach.
  • He aims to deliver Al-Nassr its first league title since his arrival while moving closer to a 1,000-goal career milestone.