RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Cristiano Ronaldo has stirred speculation about his future at Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr after sharing a cryptic message on X on Monday, May 26, 2025.
“This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all,” the 39-year-old wrote, sending fans and pundits into a frenzy over whether he’s hinting at a departure from the Riyadh-based club.
The timing of the post is significant. Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr is set to expire this summer, and his message comes on the heels of a crushing 3-2 defeat to Al Fateh on May 26 — a result that extinguished Al Nassr’s hopes of securing AFC Champions League qualification.
Despite Ronaldo scoring his 25th goal of the season and bringing his total tally for Al Nassr to 99 goals, the team’s defensive lapses cost them dearly in a match that could have defined their season.
While no official announcement has been made, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s message is being widely interpreted as a farewell note.
If confirmed, it would mark the end of a high-profile chapter in Saudi football, which saw Ronaldo become the poster figure for the country’s sporting ambitions.
Whether Ronaldo stays in the Gulf, returns to Europe, or pursues a new challenge elsewhere, one thing is clear: the world is watching his next move.
