Cristiano Ronaldo to Reportedly Leave Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr

Rabat – Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly seeking an exit from Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, despite having joined the club just five months ago with a lucrative contract worth 200 million euros per season, according to Spanish media.

The report alleges that Ronaldo’s inner circle has started publicly expressing their concerns, and is working to facilitate his return to Europe or explore other markets.

If Ronaldo chooses to leave without just cause, he would be obligated to compensate Al Nassr for the remaining two years of his contract, as stipulated in FIFA’s regulations on player transfers.

Article 17 of the statute specifies that “in all cases, the party that terminates the contract undertakes to pay compensation.”

Since his arrival in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo has featured in 17 games, scoring 13 goals and bagging two assists.

Despite his performances, Al Nassr remains unlikely to win the Saudi Pro League title this season, after having already been knocked out of the King’s Cup.

The compensation Ronaldo would pay is a condition of national legislation, sporting characteristics, and other objective criteria.

These criteria will include factors such as the player’s remuneration, contractual duration, fees, and expenses paid by the previous club, as well as whether the contract termination falls within a protected period.

Regulations also outline sporting sanctions for players who terminate contracts during the protected period. The player could face a four-month eligibility restriction, barring him from participating in any official matches if he violated the condition.

According to reports from earlier in the season, Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia was something of a last resort as he could not secure a move to another European club following a public disagreement with Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag.