Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Saudi Arabia with big dreams and even bigger headlines. When Al Nassr signed him in early 2023, fans hoped it would spark a new era of success.
Instead, the wait for silverware goes on. And now, the patience of the fans is wearing thin.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was supposed to help Al Nassr dominate both at home and abroad. But after nearly two seasons, the results just haven’t matched the hype.
They have fallen short in the Saudi Pro League, missed out in the King’s Cup, and didn’t make much noise in the AFC Champions League either.
To make matters worse, a few angry fans are now turning on the Portuguese star. One wrote on social media, “We do not want you in the next game.”
Another went even further, saying, “Bro, you’re holding Al Nassr back, please retire, thank you.”
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It’s not that Ronaldo has been poor — his goal record is still solid. But at a club hungry for trophies, goals alone aren’t enough.
Al Nassr did win the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023, but many fans don’t count it as a major honor.
After a recent 9-0 win without him, some fans even suggested the team might be better off without their biggest name. It’s the kind of heat Ronaldo rarely faced in his long, glittering career. But even GOATs can feel the burn.
To make things more interesting, Ronaldo’s contract ends in June 2025. And he’s not exactly quiet behind the scenes.
Reports (via Okaz Sports) claim he’s asked for big changes — including a new coach and sporting director. If the club doesn’t meet those demands, his future could lie elsewhere.
Clubs like Chelsea, Al Ahly, and Palmeiras are reportedly already monitoring the situation. And who wouldn’t want a potential Messi vs. Ronaldo rematch at the 2025 Club World Cup?
The Saudi chapter was meant to be Ronaldo’s final act. But it looks like the script is still being written.