The end is near between Cristiano Ronaldo and Saudi Arabia. After skipping two consecutive matches of Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (SPL), as a protest against the management of his team during the winter transfer window by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia (PIF), the Portuguese striker is no longer really in the odor of sanctity in the Gulf country.
In fact, the Saudi leaders did not at all appreciate the strike initiated by the star of the championship, recalling through a press release sent to the BBC this Thursday that “ano individual, no matter how important, determines decisions that go beyond his own club. »
Thus, the British media The Mirror reports that the Saudi Pro League is looking for a replacement for “CR7” after three seasons spent in Saudi Arabia. The 41-year-old threatens to leave Al-Nassr, even if it means forgoing his annual salary estimated at $211 million, which would push the representatives of the Saudi championship to find him a renowned successor.
Mohamed Salah, priority target
This one is also obvious since it is Mohamed Salah. The Liverpool striker, already targeted last summer but eager to continue the adventure in England this season, was offered the opportunity to become the new emblematic figure of the SPL. His salary, estimated at 439,000 euros per week, could then be tripled, again depending on The Mirror.
This hypothesis is gaining more and more weight, especially since the conflict between the Egyptian and Reds coach Arne Slot last December. As a reminder, the 33-year-old striker had publicly criticized his management by the Dutchman, which resulted in him being relegated to the bench.
A departure from Salah would also ease the finances of the Mersey club, and at the same time bring in a substantial transfer fee. As a reminder, the player is at the end of his contract in June 2027.
