Cristiano Ronaldo’s relationship with Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr could have soured as several media reports claim the Portuguese star may want to leave the team.
The five-time Ballon d’Or was absent from Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League match against Al Riyadh on Monday, with Portuguese media outlet A Bola suggesting he may have gone on strike due to the club’s lack of activity during the winter transfer window.
His return to the squad remains uncertain, despite him posting a photo from Al Nassr’s training ground.
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Nassr plays against Al Ittihad on Friday and is one point behind table top Al Hilal after 19 games. A win could be crucial for Nassr and propel the team to the top of the league.
Saudi officials hope the former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker will be in the match as he is contractually obliged to play unless he is injured.
Ronaldo, who reportedly earns £500,000 a day, has 18 months left on his contract. However, he also has a summer release clause of £43 million (€50 million).
Ronaldo, who turns 41 today, has scored 111 goals and provided 22 assists in 127 appearances for the Saudi Pro League since joining from Manchester United in 2022.
However, he has so far failed to win the Saudi Pro League title, with the Arab Club Champions Cup being his only trophy with the team.
Published on February 5, 2026
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