Overview
- Ronaldo posted “This chapter is over” on social media after Al-Nassr’s third-place finish left them out of the AFC Champions League and Club World Cup.
- His contract with Al-Nassr expires on June 30, creating opportunities for a free transfer before the FIFA Club World Cup begins June 14.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed talks with several clubs about bringing Ronaldo into the expanded 32-team Club World Cup tournament.
- A special transfer window running June 1–10 enables participating teams, such as Inter Miami, Al Hilal and Brazilian sides, to sign players for the event.
- Despite finishing as the Saudi Pro League’s top scorer with 24 goals, Ronaldo departs without adding a major trophy to his Riyadh tenure.