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Cristiano Rolando Confirms ‘Chapter is Over’ for Al-Nasser‘ sends message Al-Nasser fans after failing to qualify for AFC Champions League
What Happened
Less than an hour after Ronaldo scored in Al-Nasser’s final game of the Saudi Pro League season, the 40-year-old said in a social media post that “this chapter is over” – hinting that he would not play for his current team again. However, he did not reveal what his next step would be amid ties with Major League Soccer and his first club, Sporting CP.
What did Ronaldo say on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo stunned his fans with his Instagram post after Al-Fateh’s 3-2 loss to Al-Fateh, which hinted at his departure. He wrote: “This chapter has ended. The story? Still being written. Grateful to everyone.”
The big picture
Ronaldo – who has said he will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals – is set to become a free agent this summer after talks over a new deal with Al-Nassr stalled in recent weeks. The Saudi side finished 13 points behind league champions Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr failed to win a single trophy in his two-and-a-half seasons at the club. The Portuguese forward, who is approaching the 940 goal mark, clearly wants to keep playing but where he goes next remains to be seen.
