“It’s Not True” – Cristiano Ronaldo’s Transfer To Saudi Arabia Debunked By Al Nassr President

Al Nassr President has debunked rumors surrounding the potential transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Arabian club.

Ronaldo is searching for a new club after having his contract terminated by Manchester United in response to his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan. His options appear to be growing ever more limited, with European giants such as Bayern Munich having officially ruled themselves out.

One of the main candidates for his next destination is the Middle East, where domestic clubs’ near-limitless cash reserves mean that Ronaldo would immediately be one of the highest-paid footballers in history.

READ ALSO: Kylian Mbappe Wants Neymar Sold As Part Of 3 Conditions To Remain At PSG

Al-Nassr appear to be leading the race to sign the 37-year-old, having offered a staggering £200million per year deal. Al-Nassr sit third in the Saudi Super League and have not won the title for more than three years.

But club president is staying tight-lipped about the prospect of bringing in a world-renowned superstar.

A section of the media has claimed that the former Real Madrid forward has already signed for the Saudi Arabian club.

However, the president of Al Nassr, Masli Al-Muamr, has come forward to debunk these rumors, stating:

“It’s not true. Most of what is written in the media are incorrect.”

This statement is not surprising, as Ronaldo has been continuously linked with a lot of different clubs since the beginning of the 2022-23 season but nothing concrete has arrived as of yet.

He was expected to spend the rest of the season with Manchester United but the ugly fallout with manager Erik ten Hag.

READ ALSO: 5 Manchester United Players Who Could Leave Old Trafford In January

He went all-out against the club, the aging infrastructure, and the culture at Old Trafford in the much-debated interview just before the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

He also accused certain board members of plotting against him with the intention of forcing him out of the club. Eventually, Ronaldo’s contract with the Red Devils was mutually terminated, making him a free agent ahead of the winter transfer window.

While Cristiano Ronaldo’s future remains uncertain, it is worth noting the Portuguese star’s two impressive stints with English club Manchester United.

He won three Premier League titles, two League Cups, and the UEFA Champions League during his first stint at Old Trafford. He scored an impressive 118 goals in 292 appearances for Manchester United before departing for Real Madrid in 2009.

The 37-year-old returned to Old Trafford early in the 2021-22 season after a successful spell with Italian club Juventus. He became the top scorer of the struggling Manchester United side with 24 goals that season.

READ ALSO: Martin Odegaard Speaks On Suggestion Of Leaving Arsenal To Join Liverpool

Portugal and Ronaldo’s poor show at the 2022 FIFA World Cup hit the final nail in his dream to continue playing in the top-tier European leagues.

As things stand now, Al-Nassr’s humongous offer of £200 million seems to be the only way out for Cristiano Ronaldo if no suitable clubs arrive during the winter transfer window.