Contract Extension for Cristiano Ronaldo?
After an excellent first full season in Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese star might renew with Al-Nassr, who are very happy with his performance despite finishing second in the league.
35 goals and 11 assists in just 31 games. Even though Cristiano Ronaldo is 39, he didn’t move to Saudi Arabia to retire in the desert. This season, his first full one in the Saudi Pro League, the Portuguese star has hit his usual statistical standards, regularly making a difference, like in the last match where he scored a double. However, it wasn’t enough to win the title, as Al-Hilal stayed on top with a 14-point lead (96 points to 82).
World Cup 2026 in mind? Despite this setback, Al-Nassr is very satisfied with Cristiano Ronaldo, and according to the British media outlet "Talk Sport," they’re seriously considering offering him a one-year contract extension, until 2026. The Madeira native wouldn't mind staying with the club where he’s happy, especially since it would allow him to aim for a World Cup appearance at 41. This deal would also be welcomed by the Saudi Pro League officials, who could use the prestige of the 2016 European champion to renegotiate the league’s broadcast contract, set to start a new cycle in 2025.
Meanwhile, now that the season in Saudi Arabia is over, Cristiano Ronaldo can focus on the Portuguese national team and Euro 2024 in Germany, his sixth of his career.
