For the past few weeks, Cristiano Ronaldo has been at the heart of a rumor that exceeds the ground. Sources close to Iberian football evoke an “ambitious and personal” project for the five -time golden ball, free from any contract in June 2025. A European club would be in its viewfinder, feeding speculations and questions. But which one? And above all … why?
According to Marca, Ronaldo, close to Peter Lim (owner of Valence since 2014), would have explored a buyout of the club. The Spanish newspaper even claims that Mohammed bin Salmane, Saudi crown prince, would financially support the operation. But Levante-Emv balances: Jorge Mendes, the historic Portuguese agent, opposed a “categorical denial”. “Cristiano focuses on al-Nassr”, Would he have assured.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains focused on the ground for the moment.
If Ronaldo left Saudi Arabia, it would be a shock wave. But for the time being, the leaders of Al-Nassr claim to be
“In advanced discussions” To extend their star, despite its 40th anniversary. A contract that could include a post-carrier role … and explain the rumors of Rachat. “He wants to leave a lasting imprint, not just as a player”slips a source close to the club.
Ronaldo – Mendes: the duo that blurs the tracks
On the side of the Los ChĂ©, the rumor electrified supporters. In debt (nearly 200M €), in a sporting crisis (14ᵉ in La Liga), the club would dream of a Savior. Ronaldo, already invested in the hotel and fashion, could it embody this comeback? “” His image would restore the club's coat of arms ”,
estimates a sport economist. But Peter Lim did not react.
Between denials and unsaid, a certainty: Mendes masters the art of ambiguity. In 2023, he had denied the transfer of Ronaldo to Arabia for a time … before confirming it. So, media strategy or real disinterest? The answer may come this summer, when CR7 will have to choose: extend to the east … or write a new story to the west.
