What Next For Cristiano Ronaldo after Al Nassr?

In a major development, Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo may part ways in the summer of 2027. Ronaldo joined the SPL side during the 2022-23 campaign on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United.

The football rumor mill was set abuzz following initial reporting by tier 1 sports journalist Ben Jacobs.

Fans are now wondering if they are witnessing the end of one of the greatest football players of all time. In 2027, Ronaldo will be hitting the age of 42, which means Father Time will be in full effect. With almost 25 years of footballing experience under his belt and 954 international goals, there will be a line of suitors queuing up for his signature.

What are Cristiano Ronaldo's options after Al Nassr?

One of the ambitious options for Ronaldo, if he chooses to continue his playing career after Al Nassr, will be Major League Soccer (MLS) in the USA. With fellow footballing icon Lionel Messi already playing for Inter Miami, Ronaldo's inclusion will bring more eyeballs to any MLS team that signs him in 2027. It will also be a huge marketing coup for the MLS, which will be keen to sell tickets and merchandise on the popularity of the Messi vs Ronaldo rivalry.

A less popular but realistic option, to the dismay of millions of Ronaldo fans, will be his retirement from the sport. The Portuguese icon has already admitted in the past that the 2026 World Cup will be his last for the Selecao das Quinas. So his international retirement naturally increases the possibility of Ronaldo retiring from the sport.

Will CR7 hit the 1000-goal mark before 2027?

In January 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo is only 46 goals away from the glorious 1000-goal mark. It is safe to say that the three-time The Best FIFA Men's Player winner will reach the milestone mark before the summer of 2027. However, injuries and intangible factors could play a part in ruining that estimation.

During his illustrious career, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has played in five different countries. The Portuguese icon has been a goal-scoring machine for all his clubs and won all of the biggest honors that the sport has to offer, except the FIFA World Cup trophy.

From being spotted as a talented teenager by one of the best football managers with most Premier League wins, Sir Alex Ferguson, to winning three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid, his potential retirement could mark the end of a once-in-a-generation athlete. best-football-managers-most-premier-league-wins