Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr exit takes a twist as club chief issues defiant statement – despite 39-year-old snubbing new £167m-per-year offer

• Cristiano Ronaldo’s proposed departure from Al-Nassr has taken a twist
• Ronaldo turned down Al-Nassr’s offer of a new contract worth £167m-per-year 
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By JEORGE BIRD

Cristiano Ronaldo’s proposed departure from Al-Nassr is uncertain after the club issued a defiant statement.

Ronaldo’s contract with the Saudi Arabian club is set to come to an end on June 30. 

The 39-year-old had been close to agreeing a new deal worth £167million-per-year.

However, he declared on social media on Monday that ‘This chapter is over’ as he hinted at a departure from Al-Nassr.

Ronaldo has since been linked to various teams, including his former club Sporting, while there have been suggestions that he could head to the MLS, Brazil, Turkey or another Saudi Arabian club.

Al-Nassr, however, are determined to ensure that the Portugal international doesn’t depart. 

Cristiano Ronaldo’s proposed departure from Al-Nassr is uncertain following a club statement

Speaking in a press conference, Al-Nassr sporting director Fernando Hierro expressed his belief that Ronaldo will remain at the club.  

Hierro said: ‘I have to be positive. I don’t think Ronaldo will leave Al-Nassr.

‘In any case, we are working hard on all aspects.

‘Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nassr runs until the end of June 30.

‘We will work to renew his contract so he can continue with us, and there are many clubs interested in signing him.

‘He is a huge phenomenon in the history of football and has helped the league grow.

‘We are in contact to renew his contract and hope he continues with us.’

FIFA president Gianni Infantino suggested last week that Ronaldo could feature in the newly-revamped Club World Cup.

Al-Nassr sporting director Fernando Hierro expressed his belief that Ronaldo will stay

Ronaldo suggested he will leave Al-Nassr as he declared this week ‘This chapter is over’

‘Ronaldo might play for one of the teams as well at the Club World Cup,’ Infantino said. ‘There are discussions.’

‘There are discussions with some clubs, so if any club is watching and is interested in hiring Ronaldo for the Club World Cup… who knows, who knows.’

During his time at Al-Nassr Ronaldo has scored 93 goals in 105 appearances.

He won the Arab Champions Cup in 2023 but is frustrated at not having won the Saudi Pro League or the King’s Cup. 

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr exit takes a twist as club chief issues defiant statement – despite 39-year-old snubbing new £167m-per-year offer

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