Almería ‘to explore signing’ Cristiano Ronaldo amid owner’s fixation | OneFootball

UD Almería are treating a move for Cristiano Ronaldo as more than a fantasy, according to La Voz de Almería. The report adds that owner Mohamed Al-Khereiji, who has a close personal bond with the forward dating back before his takeover, sees the club as a possible final stop.

For now it reads less like an immediate sporting operation and more like a personal objective for the owner. Al-Khereiji has openly admired Ronaldo, keeps regular contact and has accompanied him at various functions.

The fixation also fits a wider plan to give Almería international impact. Landing a global superstar would deliver a huge media lift for a club seeking to cement itself in Spain’s elite and raise its worldwide profile.

Ronaldo already knows Almería, having visited with his current team and played at the stadium, leaving a strong impression on supporters. The Saudi businessman fronts the group that bought the club for around 100 million euros, ushering in an era of financial and sporting ambition.

A deal remains difficult, but it is not being ruled out around the club. Now over 40 and still active, Ronaldo remains one of the game’s most high-profile figures, so any move would be a global event. The owner keeps alive the idea of Almería as his final stop.

Source: Superdeporte