The Portuguese star, at 41 years old, has put the Saudi Pro League and the sovereign fund PIF in check. According to talkSPORT, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly warned top officials of his intention t...
The Portuguese star, at 41 years old, has put the Saudi Pro League and the sovereign fund PIF in check. According to talkSPORT, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly warned top officials of his intention to leave the country after a series of financial and strategic disputes that have shattered his confidence in the Al Nassr project.
The Trigger: The Benzema Case and Financial Inequality
Ronaldo’s frustration erupted after the recent transfer of Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal. Although there are no personal grudges, the "7" does not understand how Al Hilal managed to secure the funds to meet the Frenchman’s demands while Al Nassr was limited to lower-profile signings in this winter market. Cristiano feels that the financial support for his club has been insufficient, which led him to miss recent training sessions and matches, highlighting his growing discontent with PIF’s management.
Official Response and an Uncertain Future
The Saudi league quickly responded with a forceful statement, assuring that each club operates independently and under the same sustainability rules. "No individual, no matter how important, makes decisions beyond their own club," a spokesperson stated. Meanwhile, rumors of a departure are gaining traction: with a release clause of 50 million euros, clubs in Turkey are already monitoring the situation ahead of the summer. The Kingdom, however, will do everything possible to keep him so he can reach his 1,000th goal on Saudi soil.
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