BIG TRANSFER: Cristiano Ronaldo could change teams to play in the Club World Cup

The Portuguese would be facing his last opportunity to compete in this championship, the decision is made

Héctor Andreu | 2 May 2025 | 17.10
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Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to leave Al-Nassr / Goal.com
Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to leave Al-Nassr / Goal.com

Saudi football could have witnessed a real sports earthquake. As reported by local press, Al-Hilal, eternal rival of Al-Nassr, would have considered the possibility of having Cristiano Ronaldo to compete in the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States. An astonishing proposal that would have allowed the Portuguese star to defend the blue colors during the international tournament.

Al-Hilal's interest was significant. Positioned in a group where they will face Real Madrid, Pachuca, and Red Bull Salzburg, the Riyadh team sought a top-level player to enhance their chances. Therefore, internally, they considered requesting a temporary loan of Ronaldo from the recruitment committee. However, the operation was promptly rejected.

He has rejected this possibility, staying at Al-Nassr

Neither Cristiano himself, nor Al-Nassr, nor the involved entities viewed this possibility favorably. The player, who maintains a strong commitment to his current team, reportedly firmly declined to wear another jersey, even if just for a single month. Furthermore, there are speculations that he is already negotiating a contract extension with his current club.

The possibility of Egyptian Al Ahly as an alternative destination was also mentioned but swiftly refuted. Consequently, the only way to see Cristiano in the tournament seems to be an unlikely invitation to Al-Nassr, leaving Arab football longing for one of its most controversial stories in recent history.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, BOMBAZO: Cristiano Ronaldo puede cambiar de equipo para jugar el Mundial de Clubes