Ronaldo Close To Saudi’s Club Move As Chelsea, Sporting Silent

Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia are growing increasingly confident of completing a move for free agent Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Foot Mercato.

It is reported that the 37-year-old striker has not heard anything from Chelsea or Sporting CP in recent weeks, and the latest reveals that despite his intentions to remain in Europe, he is now more open to making the switch to the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo initially wanted to join a team that could provide him with top-level European football after being released from Manchester United last month, but with the trail into the Champions League going cold, Al Nassr have been able to capitalise on the situation with a three-year proposal worth €200 million per season.

Joining Saudi Arabia’s top-flight looks to be the only move that could materialise for the Portugal international currently, with Al Hilal also recently linked, but it is the league leaders who are now optimistic of winning the race for his signature.

Ronaldo made five appearances at the World Cup, scoring just one goal from the penalty spot in Portugal’s opening group stage match against Ghana.