Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Hilal? Possible superstar swap for Club World Cup sparks tensions among Saudi clubs

Al-Nassr fears that they can lose Cristiano Ronaldo to their big rivals al-Hilal with Pif pushing to the star to make a movement over Riyad for the World Cup Club, according to CBS sports sources.

Ronaldo hinted earlier this week With a possible departure from Al-Nassr, with whom he no longer has a contract at the end of June. At the same time, FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed that clubs that participated in the first iteration of the new Club World Cup hoped to convince the 40 -year -old to join them in time for the competition.

One of those clubs is Al-Hilal, has taught CBS Sports, in a movement that threatens to send ructies via the Saudi Pro League. Both clubs are owned by Sovereine Wealth Fund, just like Al-Eittihad and Al-Ahli, but there would be a strong sense of frustration within Al-Nassr if they were to lose their star player to ensure that Al-Hilal has the best possible impact in the US this summer. It is not surprising that sources in the vicinity of the club have already expressed their anger about what they regard as ownership that Ronaldo puts pressure on to leave a side with which he came to many fanfare in January 2023.

It remains possible that Ronaldo could only sign with Al-Hilal for the course of the club World Cup before renewing his contract with Al-Nassr. There was long optimism in Al-Awwal Park that he would extend a contract worth more than $ 150 million a year with the experienced striker a popular figure within the organization and the top scorer of the Pro League with 25 goals to his name.

Ronaldo’s cryptic statement on Tuesday did not completely close the door when returning to Riyadh, the international writing of Portugal: “This chapter is over. The story? Still written. Thanks to everyone.” Ronaldo is also connected to Botafogo, one of the four representatives from Brazil at the Club World Cup.

In the meantime, there is determination to ensure that Al-Hilal gives the best report of itself and Saudi Arabic football when they travel to the United States. Inter -boss Simone Inzaghi is the most important target for the coaching vacancy that emerged after Jorge Jesus’ looting with Marseille’s Roberto de Zerbi an option for relapse back. The AFC Champions League winners of 2021 also hope to spend Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United on time for the tournament and are ready to pay him almost $ 100 million a year.

The Al-Hilal tournament starts on June 18 when they are confronted with Real Madrid in Miami for matches against Red Bull Salzburg and Pachuca.