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Cristiano Ronaldo transfer latest: CR7 puts speculation over his future to bed as Portuguese superstar outlines decision on potential Al-Nassr exit

<p>The five-time Ballon d’Or winner moved to the Middle East in 2023 after seeing his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/ronaldo-on-purpose-man-utd-exit-strategy-stam-handled-better/blt9b32129c6b01c4a3" target="_blank">contract at Premier League giants Manchester United terminated in controversial circumstances</a>. Ronaldo agreed record-breaking terms when heading to the Saudi Pro League.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>That deal is due to expire this summer, with no extension being signed as yet. Speculation has been raging regarding another fresh start for Ronaldo, who has been <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-urged-sensational-transfer-punt-cristiano-ronaldo-club-world-cup-man-utd-legend/blt09413269159d80cc" target="_blank">linked with several teams that are preparing to grace the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ronaldo has, however, revealed that he intends to remain in Riyadh for at least another year. Al-Nassr supporters <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/this-chapter-is-over-cristiano-ronaldo-appears-confirm-al-nassr-exit-links-sporting-mls/blt37dcf16857669b62" target="_blank">feared seeing the Portuguese GOAT move on</a> after he posted on social media when the 2024-25 campaign came to a close: "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all."</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The evergreen 40-year-old has now stated that he will be staying in Riyadh. He told reporters after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-tears-nations-league-title-penalty-shootout-spain/blt26ced63615b6f26a" target="_blank">hoisting the UEFA Nations League trophy aloft as captain of Portugal</a>: "It won't change anything. Al-Nassr, yes. You know how old I am already, I'm closer to the end than I was at the beginning. But I have to enjoy every moment. If I don't get seriously injured, I'll keep going."</p>

WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

<p>Ronaldo, who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-never-fit-cr7-injury-revelation-portugal-uefa-nations-league-final-spain-broken-leg/blt3cb5f971baf092d6" target="_blank">hobbled out of Portugal’s Nations League clash with Spain</a> through injury before seeing his team-mates prevail in a penalty shootout, has hit 99 goals for Al-Nassr through 111 appearances - <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-clinches-second-successive-saudi-pro-league-golden-boot-ahead-of-ivan-toney-as-al-nassr-superstar-lands-consolation-prize-after-latest-title-failure/blt0b2b73f0317cf384" target="_blank">winning back-to-back Golden Boots in the Saudi Pro League</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer latest: CR7 puts speculation over his future to bed as Portuguese superstar outlines decision on potential Al-Nassr exit | Goal.com

Cristiano Ronaldo has sought to end the debate regarding his future at club level, with the all-time great ready to prolong his spell at Al-Nassr.