Cristiano Ronaldo has obviously not finished surprising. At 40, the Portuguese legend may well settle down in a championship where no player in his scale has ever evolved. While the 2025 club World Cup is approaching, an unexpected new track opens for the five -time Ballon d'Or, which could afford a final challenge in an exotic destination. A championship outside the beaten track, but which could offer him a world scene to shine one last time.
According to the Spanish press, the Wydad of Casablanca, emblematic club of Morocco, would have started steps to recruit Cristiano Ronaldo. The main argument? Wydad's participation in the next club World Cup, where he will notably come across Manchester City, Al Ain and Juventus. With Al-Nassr not qualified for the tournament, Ronaldo finds himself free to study other options. No signature has yet been made, but the interest of the Moroccan club is serious, and the discussions are well underway.
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The opportunity would be perfect for a final fireworks. Ronaldo, still selected with Portugal, remains competitive despite his age. He has never played a club World Cup in his new expanded format. Joining a qualified club just for this competition could allow him to aim for a last major trophy, while facing Messi again, who will play with Inter Miami in group A of the event.
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The Wydad is not alone on the file. Brazilian clubs like Palmeiras, but also several American franchises, have expressed their interest to welcome CR7 during this competition. The prestige of the star and the potential marketing impact attract lusts, especially in an edition of the World Cup club presented as a historic turning point for FIFA.
With an expiring contract at the end of the season and discussions in a standstill with Al-Nassr, Ronaldo seems to think about a last challenge outside the Gulf. If he has not won a major title since his arrival in Saudi Arabia, he keeps an intact rating. Morocco would offer him a favorable context: passionate atmosphere, global competition and king status. It remains to be seen if he will take the plunge to challenge Messi one last time … on African soil.
