It would be a routine profit – Al-Nassr’s 2-0 home victory over al-Khaleej -But what followed transformed a low -profile league fixture into a global conversation point. Cristiano RonaldoNow 40, went off the pitch and went towards the Al-Nassr supporters. What looked like a custom gesture after the match quickly became deeper.
Portuguese superstar waved, clapped and seemed visibly emotional and wet in the atmosphere in Al-Awal Park. When he acknowledged the audience with long -standing gestures, many could not help but wonder: Was this goodbye?
Behind the scenes, speculation had already begun to bubble. According to TeamTalkThe Ronaldo and Al-Nassr had reached an oral agreement to extend their contract by 2026A deal that is reportedly worth $ 226 million For the coming season.
But things changed dramatically after al-Nassr Shock elimination from AFC Champions League in the hands of Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale. The 3-2 defeat in the semi-finals not only ended its continental hopes but also aroused serious doubts in the veteran’s mind about the club’s long-term competitiveness.
“Ronaldo has asked to set the contract on vent, as frustrations over the team’s progress and doubt about the club’s sports projects have emerged,” wrote TeamTalk. Now, The future of one of football’s most iconic figures is again up in the airWithout formal renewal signed when he enters the last month of his business with Al-Nassr.
Summer departure truar?
Despite points 24 league goals this season and closing on a century of targets for al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s attitude has changed. According to reports he wants to Fixed Insurance that the club intends to invest and improveespecially after another Spice without cutlery and a failure to qualify for the next AFC Champions League.
For a player that openly dreams of FIFA World Cup 2026Each remaining season has enormous weight. At this stage of his career Ronaldo is simply Can’t afford Spending it with a club that is not equipped to win.
Emotionally farewell?
After the last whistle against al-Khaleej, the Portuguese superstar Finally got its goal in stoppage time Through penalty in the 97th minute, raising their speech and urges emotional scenes. According to CASE, “Cristiano Ronaldo was clearly emotional after the match, waved and applauded in the direction of the fans.”
That performance, followed by his visible feelings, only added fuel to the growing belief that This weekend’s collision with al-Fateh may be his last in the knight of Najd’s shirt.
