Cristiano Ronaldo faces Al Nassr departure rumors

Speculation regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al Nassr has increased following reports from Saudi journalist and former club spokesperson Saud Al-Sarami. Al-Sarami suggested during an Al Arabiya Sports podcast that Ronaldo may depart the club during the winter transfer window, noting that the 41-year-old is no longer performing at his peak level. This comes amid recent criticism regarding Ronaldo’s scoring frequency, having scored only once in his last four matches.

In response to the pressure, Angelo Postecoglou defended the Portuguese star following a 4-0 defeat against Al Ain. Postecoglou emphasized that Ronaldo remains an exemplary professional and noted that the player had limited preparation time. He argued that the responsibility for recent results lies with the coaching staff rather than the players, who continue to demonstrate high character and dedication.