Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, who played for Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, posted a message that seems to announce his transfer at the end of the season.
On the 27th, Ronaldo posted on his social media (SNS), "This chapter is over. The story? It's still being written. Thank you to everyone." It was accompanied by a photo of him wearing the Al Nassr uniform. This is interpreted as meaning that he will leave the team but continue his playing career.
Ronaldo's post was made after the final match of the 2024-2025 season of the Saudi Pro League, which Al Nassr played against Al Fateh. On that day, Ronaldo played the full match and scored the opening goal in the 42nd minute of the first half, but Al Nassr lost 2-3.
Ronaldo surprised soccer fans worldwide when he transferred to Al Nassr after parting ways with Manchester United (England) at the end of 2022. Although Ronaldo excelled and became the league's top scorer, he could not lead the team to victory. Al Nassr finished this season in 3rd place among 18 teams in the league.
As the contract expiration with Al Nassr approaches, transfer rumors regarding Ronaldo have persisted. Ronaldo's contract, after playing for two and a half years at Al Nassr, ends this summer.
Recently, Gianni Infantino, president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), appeared on a YouTube channel and noted, "Ronaldo may participate in the Club World Cup. Discussions are being held with several clubs." Ronaldo's team, Al Nassr, is not eligible to participate.
As a result, there are predictions that Ronaldo will transfer to a team that will participate in the Club World Cup. FIFA has established a special transfer period from June 1 to June 10, allowing player acquisitions for teams participating in the Club World Cup. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, which gathers 32 teams to determine the world's top professional soccer team, will kick off in the United States this June.