Al-Nassr forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly told the Saudi Pro League leadership that he is ready to leave the country due to dissatisfaction with recent transfers in the league.
According to the source, the 41-year-old forward is outraged by the decision of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) to transfer forward Karim Benzema from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal, while Al-Nassr's squad has not been strengthened.
It is emphasized that Ronaldo's discontent is only growing. The Portuguese player thinks that he has been "betrayed" and is ready to end his career in Saudi Arabia.
The Portuguese previously missed the 20th round of the Pro League match against Al-Riyadh (0:1).
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Al-Nassr forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo is dissatisfied with the Saudi Arabian club's salary debts. The Portuguese does not intend to play for the team until the situation is resolved. According to A Bola, if the payment debts are resolved quickly, the 41-year-old forward will play against Al-Ittihad in the 21st round match of the Pro League on Friday, February 6.
ESPN previously reported that the player intends to request a transfer from the club in June if PIF does not provide guarantees regarding changes in the team's management. Ronaldo missed the 20th round of the Pro League match against Al-Riyadh (0:1).
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Al-Nassr forward and captain Cristiano Ronaldo will not play in the team's next match against Al-Ittihad on Friday, February 6.
According to Idman.Biz, journalist Fabrizio Romano reported this on his X social media page.
According to the source, the Portuguese footballer has no problems either within the team or with the Saudi club's management. The 41-year-old forward has no health or fitness problems. It is emphasized that Ronaldo is dissatisfied with the management of some clubs by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (DIF).
ESPN previously reported that the player intends to request a transfer from the club in June if DIF does not provide guarantees regarding changes in the team's management. Ronaldo missed the 20th round of the Pro League match against Al-Riyadh (0:1).