Two people smile while holding a white soccer jersey with the name Ronaldo and the number 2027 in a tropical setting next to a pool and palm trees. — Ronaldo will remain at Al-Nassr until 2027 | La Derecha Diario

Camara — Ronaldo will remain at Al-Nassr until 2027 | La Derecha Diario

The saga is over: Cristiano Ronaldo will remain at Al-Nassr until 2027

Despite rumors of a possible departure, the Portuguese forward ultimately renewed his contract with the Arab team for two more years

26/06/2025 12:45:00h

Editorial Team

At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo will continue his career in Saudi Arabia, as Al-Nassr announced the Portuguese star's contract renewal until 2027 this Thursday.

"The story continues...", the club posted on social network X, accompanied by a video. With this renewal for two more seasons, the footballer who arrived in the Middle East at the beginning of 2023 extends his stay in the Saudi Pro League.

Two men pose on the beach with palm trees and the sea in the background; one of them is holding a white jersey with the name Ronaldo and the number 2027. Both are smiling, and the image also features yellow flags and a sign in Arabic with yellow and blue details.

The Al-Nassr post on X | La Derecha Diario

This decision goes against what was rumored to happen. Just a month ago, the Portuguese player had raised alarms by posting: "This chapter has ended", after the last matchday of the championship, in which his team finished in third place and without titles, generating all kinds of speculation about a possible departure from the club, including one linking him to River.

Meanwhile, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the main driving force behind Saudi football, emphasized its influence: "Ronaldo's presence has been a key factor in the development of the Saudi Pro League. It opens the door for elite players and young talents to come to Saudi Arabia", they told AFP news agency.

PIF owns several clubs in the country, including Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, and Al-Ahli, and also invests in international sporting events. Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, and seeks to establish itself as a global sports powerhouse.

GDP played a key role in Ronaldo's arrival to Arab football | La Derecha Diario

Al-Nassr seeks new coach

The Arab team must find a new head coach after Stefano Pioli's departure. The Italian, who had arrived after his time at Milan, left his position this week and could return to Fiorentina, where he already had a spell between 2017 and 2019.

"Pioli and his staff are no longer the first team's coaching staff", the club officially announced through its social media.

Bald man with a beard and a black Al Nassr jersey posing in front of a yellow background featuring his large face and the word Pioli in English and Arabic, along with the words Thank You in large letters.

Pioli is no longer Al-Nassr's head coach | La Derecha Diario

Since Ronaldo's arrival, the Saudi club has already had three full-time coaches. Its last domestic title was in 2019, but it will compete again in the AFC Champions League after securing third place in the Pro League and obtaining an administrative victory due to an improper line-up by its rival.

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