Ronaldo hints at a sudden departure from Al-Nassr

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo sparked controversy over his future with Saudi club Al-Nassr after hinting that his journey with the team might end after the 2024-25 season, which witnessed great disappointment, as Al-Nassr concluded with a dramatic 3-2 loss to Al-Fateh in the final round of the Saudi Roshen League. The defeat left Al-Nassr with 70 points, leaving them with third place and officially missing out on qualifying for the AFC Champions League, further disappointing the club's fans who had hoped for an exceptional season under Ronaldo's leadership. Following the match, Ronaldo posted a cryptic tweet on his official Twitter account, saying: "The end of a chapter... but the story continues; grateful to everyone." Many considered this a sign of his imminent departure, without clarifying his final position on whether to continue or leave. Despite having one season left on his contract with Al-Nassr, speculation is mounting about Ronaldo's next destination, especially with a number of clubs interested in signing him in preparation for the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States, a major international tournament that could mark the end of his illustrious career. Al-Nassr, for its part, has had a mixed season. In addition to the continental failure, the team was eliminated early from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup and failed to win any domestic or continental trophies, with the exception of its previous victory in the Arab Club Championship, which is classified as a friendly. Since joining Al-Alamy in 2022, Ronaldo has scored 99 goals and provided 19 assists in 111 matches, setting impressive individual records, but without winning any major trophies, which may prompt him to seek a different end to his career.