Participation in club World Cup as an incentive
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Since January 2023, AL-NASSR FC has been the sporting home of Cristiano Ronaldo. After fourth place in the Saudi Pro League and the semi-final in the AFC Champions League, the Portuguese was also denied a club title in the third season in the desert. The failure could now ensure that the ambitious striker thinks about not extending his expiring contract again. According to the “Marca”, other clubs are therefore positioned for offers, and there should even be a “very tempting” offer from Brazil.
The report does not show which team from Brazil tries to serve the 40 -year -old superstar. It is only the fact that the interested association participates in the club World Cup in June and wants to use this as an argument in the negotiations for itself. Since Al-Nassr is not qualified for the tournament in the United States, Ronaldo has to watch in June and July. That could change with a move to Brazil.
Four representatives from the Camponato Brasileiro Série A are at the club World Cup: with Palmeiras São Paulo, Flamengo Rio de Janeiro and Botafogo Rio de Janeiro the three clubs with the highest squad value and flower rio de Janeiro. Marcos Watts, TM Area manager Brazil, estimates the opportunities of Fluminense-qualified as Copa-Liberadores winner in 2023-the least: “The association does not have the same financial strength as the other three and has not attracted as many big names in the past.”
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The other three clubs are committed to a commitment to the best paid athlete in the world, who, according to “Forbes”, receives $ 275 million with all ancillary income in Saudi Arabia. “Flamengo and Palmeiras have good financial conditions and a big fan base, which could certainly speak for a change. The loose rumors have lasted a little longer and about ten days ago the President of Palmeiras, Leila Pereira, said that there were no negotiations between Ronaldo and the club.”
A special position takes on the possible bidding around Ronaldo Botafogo. The club is part of the portfolio of the American entrepreneur John Textor, who also holds the majority shares in Olympique Lyon and Crystal Palace. “In addition, they are reigning Brazilian champions and Copa liberadores champions-that could be a decisive factor for Ronaldo.”
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It is currently not known to what extent Ronaldo is realistically considered a departure from Saudi Arabia. In April, an extension at Al-Nassr was still likely, especially since he is the absolute figurehead and still does not seem to be exhausted. The sporting ambition of the five-time balloon d’Or winner is also known and the opportunity to compete with the biggest teams from Europe at the club World Cup is tempting.
“Since the club World Cup is very important for the Brazilian clubs and has already shown Ronaldo that it is ready to play in various markets outside of Europe, I would say that a transfer is very possible,” says Watts. “From a financial point of view, it is a risk that the clubs would probably take, especially if a short-term contract is feasible. I would say that the chances are 50/50-because Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia also sounded like a joke a few months before the signature.”