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Cristiano Ronaldo Ready to Leave Al-Nassr as 2 Potential Destinations Emerge After Bust-up with PIF: Reports

Ronaldo may exit Al-Nassr by June 30, 2026 due to a €50 million release clause amid disputes over Saudi Public Investment Fund's transfer policies, says Record.

  • Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo, the 40-year-old Portugal forward, could leave Al-Nassr on June 30, 2026, despite signing a contract extension in summer 2025.
  • Ronaldo is reportedly unhappy with the Saudi Public Investment Fund , believing it restrains Al-Nassr's recruitment to block a title.
  • According to reports, Ronaldo has a €50 million release clause and was absent from the Al-Riyadh match after scoring on Friday.
  • Limited winter reinforcements leave Al-Nassr one point behind Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League standings, with only 21-year-old Iraq midfielder signed under Jorge Jesus.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo remains focused on his first Saudi title and 1,000 career goals, with potential destinations including Major League Soccer or a return to Europe, despite joining Al-Nassr in December 2022.
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Cristiano Ronaldo misses Al Nassr match amid reports of fallout with club

Ronaldo is reportedly unhappy with the running of the club.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is at the heart of a lively controversy in Saudi Arabia. The scorer of Al-Nassr was moved by the fascination of the winter mercato of rival Al-Hilal, the current leader of the Saudi Pro League, whom he considers to be far too advantaged by the famous PIF (Public Investment Fund) or public investment funds. These days, the Riyadh club has in fact multiplied the spectacular movements, putting its hands on the star attacker of Al-…

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EDP broke the news in Norwich, United Kingdom on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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