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Cristiano Ronaldo to LEAVE Al-Nassr?! Superstar puts contract talks on hold after seeing Saudi club again fail to deliver silverware with 40-year-old ready to play until he scores 1,000 goals

Saudi Pro League

Al Nassr FC

Al-Taawoun

<p>According to <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/2025/05/09/681e3660268e3e090a8b459f.html" target="_blank">Marca</a>, negotiations over a new deal were put on hold following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-missing-al-nassr-blow-two-goal-lead-defeat-saudi-pro-league-al-ittihad/blt9e455a2ad95565a4" target="_blank">Al-Nassr's 3-2 Saudi Pro League loss to Al-Ittihad</a> in midweek, mere days after their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-trophyless-al-nassr-out-asian-champions-league-kawasaki-frontale-cr7-saudi/blt3be3511e2adb5087" target="_blank">AFC Champions League semi-final exit</a> to Kawasaki Frontale. The report states Ronaldo was expecting to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-makes-final-decision-on-al-nassr-future-one-eye-portugal-swansong-2026-world-cup/blta8da34b13119e0aa" target="_blank">sign a two-year extension </a>but these poor results have given the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/video-cristiano-ronaldo-frustration-al-nassr-team-mates-theatrical-gesture-defeat-al-ittihad/blta1df9913ba56ae24" target="_blank">40-year-old pause for thought</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ronaldo has been the face of the Saudi Pro League since he signed for Al-Nassr from Manchester United in early 2023 but his team's failure to win a trophy yet again could make the Portugal international rethink his future. The report adds that Ronaldo's frustration at the situation has left Al-Nassr pondering their options over a renewal, with a switch to another Saudi side not ruled out.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ronaldo has repeatedly stated his desire to score 1,000 goals in competitive matches before retiring from football, with the veteran currently on 934.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, who have dropped outside the AFC Champions League qualification spaces into fourth, travel to Al-Akhdoud in their next match on Monday. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Cristiano Ronaldo to LEAVE Al-Nassr?! Superstar puts contract talks on hold after seeing Saudi club again fail to deliver silverware with 40-year-old ready to play until he scores 1,000 goals | Goal.com

Cristiano Ronaldo&apos;s future at Al-Nassr is reportedly looking more uncertain after contract talks were put on hold amid the club&apos;s struggles.

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