According to Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to stay with the team through the conclusion of his current contract but expects his playing career to end there.
Ronaldo signed a contract in December; it expires until 2025, Al-Nassr might provide an extension. Ronaldo agreed to a contract with Al-Nassr in December that would keep him with the club until 2025, by which time he would be 40 years old. According to ESPN, Al-Nassr is reportedly “convinced” that the Saudi Pro League team will be the Portuguese superstar’s last club before he hangs up his boots. However, they have not ruled out the potential of Ronaldo signing a contract extension if he wants to keep playing.
On Sunday, the attacker made his much awaited debut for his new team in a 1-0 victory over Al-Ettifaq. The former Manchester United player didn’t score, but he did draw attention with a trick that left his defender on the ground.
Although Ronaldo’s departure to Saudi Arabia on a massive contract sparked questions, other players’ A-listers may follow. Ibrahim Alkassim, the general secretary of the Saudi Football Federation, has acknowledged that he would dearly love to see Lionel Messi emulate Cristiano Ronaldo, while Sergio Ramos has also been linked to a transfer to Al-Nassr.