Cristiano Ronaldo has reignited speculation about his future at Al-Nassr following a cryptic social media post that read, “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.” The statement came shortly after Al-Nassr’s 3-2 loss to Al Fateh in their final match of the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League season.
Cristiano Ronaldo found the net first in the clash, but Al-Nassr couldn’t hold on as Al Fateh twice came from behind to clinch a dramatic victory over Stefano Pioli’s side. The defeat cemented Al-Nassr’s third-place finish, behind title winners Al-Ittihad and second-placed Al-Hilal — a standing that means they will miss out on qualification for the newly formatted 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite.
The disappointing end to the season, combined with ongoing transfer rumors, has only intensified speculation that the Portuguese star could be on the move this summer. Reports have linked Ronaldo to clubs participating in the revamped FIFA Club World Cup, including Morocco’s Wydad AC and Brazilian side Botafogo. FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently confirmed that Ronaldo has been in talks with several of the tournament’s contenders ahead of its June 14 kickoff.
Despite Al-Nassr’s struggles, Ronaldo once again stood out individually. He secured the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot for the second consecutive season, scoring 25 goals. That followed an even more prolific campaign last year, when he netted 35 times to top the scoring charts.
Since his debut in January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a remarkable 74 goals in 77 league appearances — the highest total by any player in the league during that time. His closest rival, Aleksandar Mitrovic of Al-Hilal, trails by 27 goals, with 47.
According to statistics, Ronaldo’s tally comes from a total expected goals (xG) of 67.07, and he averages a goal every 90.62 minutes — the best scoring rate among players with 10+ goals over that period.
As the football world watches closely, fans are left wondering: is Ronaldo truly closing the Al-Nassr chapter, or is this just the beginning of another dramatic twist in his legendary career?
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