Is Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Al Nassr? Insider points to winter window | OneFootball

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·18 September 2026

Is Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Al Nassr? Insider points to winter window

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A former spokesperson for the Saudi team says the Portuguese star could leave in January

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al Nassr is once again causing uncertainty. Although the Portuguese forward remains the captain and one of the Saudi side’s leading figures, a voice previously linked to the club has said he could leave the team during the upcoming winter transfer window.


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The statement was made by Saud Al-Sarami, a Saudi journalist and former Al Nassr spokesperson, during an Al Arabiya Sports podcast.

“Cristiano is no longer at his best at Al Nassr, and I believe he will leave during the winter transfer window,” he said.

For now, there is no confirmation of his departure

Al-Sarami’s words have caused a stir in Saudi Arabia and beyond, given Cristiano’s importance within Al Nassr’s project.

However, it is important to note that this is not an official announcement or confirmation that Ronaldo will leave the club. It is the journalist’s personal opinion, although his past role as the institution’s spokesperson has made his remarks draw particular attention.

So far, there has been no public decision from the Portuguese star confirming a January exit.

Cristiano remains focused on reaching 1,000 goals

At 41 years old, Cristiano is still chasing one of the major personal goals of the final stage of his career: reaching 1,000 official goals.

The Portuguese forward remains a key part of Al Nassr and has kept his attacking influence as he tries to move closer to that historic milestone.

Therefore, a possible departure in January would represent a major change both for the player and for the Saudi club’s project.

The winter transfer window will be the key moment to watch

Al-Sarami’s remarks have opened up a possibility that until now did not seem to be on the table, but there is still a long way to go before knowing whether there is really any intention to part ways.

In the meantime, Cristiano remains Al Nassr’s captain and focused on the season. The winter transfer window will be the key moment to see whether the former spokesperson’s words turn into real negotiations or remain only an opinion.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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