Ronaldo’s Future Hangs in the Balance as Al-Nassr Talks Stall

Cristiano Ronaldo, at 40, is still a mystery. Not because he scored a record-breaking goal but rather, no one knows what he will be doing next season.

Marca reports that negotiations over an extension of Al-Nassr’s contract have come to a stalemate, leaving both the Saudi club and their fan base in limbo. The proposal on the table would tie him to Riyadh for another two seasons, but so far, there’s no agreement—and no guarantees.

Al-Nassr’s desire to retain its star is not surprising. Ronaldo didn’t just boost their goals tally—he put Saudi football on the global map. The league’s image was transformed. Shirt sales soared, stadiums were packed, and the international spotlight turned on a league which had previously struggled to gain attention. He’s more than a forward for the club—he’s a brand, a business, a headline machine.

Ronaldo’s calculus, on the other hand, is much more complicated. It’s hard to stay in top condition at age 40. Sources say that he is discussing his options with those closest to him. Those include a return home to Europe, a prominent MLS stint, and even a last farewell tour of Portugal.

For the moment, the club remains calm. They know the next move rests solely with Ronaldo—and that rushing him won’t work.

It’s obvious that whichever decision he makes, this could be the last chapter in one of the most iconic football careers. Once again, CR7 is the focus of attention.