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

Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy with the Public Investment Fund's management of Al-Nassr and may leave despite a €50 million release clause in his contract.

  • On Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly signalled he may leave Al‑Nassr FC on 30 June 2026 despite a contract running to 2027 and a €50 million release clause, Record says.
  • Sources say the PIF's structure of club ownership fuels Ronaldo's unhappiness, as he believes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund restricts Al-Nassr's transfers to hinder their title chances.
  • In the winter market, Al‑Nassr made only one signing, Hayder Abdulkareem, while Al‑Hilal signed Karim Benzema and Pablo Mari, and Al‑Ittihad signed Georges Ilenikhena, highlighting rival clubs' strengthened squads.
  • Ronaldo signed a new two‑year deal in summer 2025 and has scored 18 goals this season, but he joined Al‑Nassr in December 2022 and has yet to win a league trophy.
  • Record, a Portuguese outlet linked to Ronaldo via Medialivre, says potential destinations include MLS and a return to Europe, while Ronaldo remains focused on his Saudi title and 1000 goals.
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According to Portuguese media, Cristiano Ronaldo is considering leaving Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabian league this summer.

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