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Ronaldo Hints at Exit After Al-Nassr Appeal, Eyes Club World Cup

FIFA’s additional June transfer window could enable him to join a team for the Club World Cup

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Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo scores their second goal from the penalty spot.
Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr

Overview

  • Al-Nassr was awarded three points on appeal over Al-Orubah’s ineligible player but ended the Saudi Pro League campaign in third and will miss AFC Champions League qualification.
  • Ronaldo finished as the league’s top scorer with 25 goals, raising his Al-Nassr tally to 99 in 111 appearances without securing a major trophy since his January 2023 arrival.
  • The 40-year-old posted “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all” after the final match, signaling he may not extend his contract past June 30.
  • FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed discussions are under way for Ronaldo to join another club at the expanded 32-team Club World Cup in the United States starting June 14.
  • FIFA has opened an extraordinary transfer window from June 1 to 10 for Club World Cup registrations, providing Ronaldo a brief opportunity for a short-term move.