Ronaldo confirms his upcoming team for the next season, ending rumors about his future in football.
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Ronaldo Bins Club World Cup Move, Sets Sights on Al Nassr Extension
Rumors swirling about Cristiano Ronaldo stepping into the FIFA Club World Cup have been quashed as the soccer superstar confirmed his commitment to Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr.
Gone are the whispers of Ronaldo linking up with clubs from the revamped summer competition, not even the Premier League's representatives, for a quick stint at the tournament.
Fixture windows are narrowing down, with the mini-transfer window closing soon from June 1 to June 10, eliminating the possibility of Ronaldo joining a team to enhance the tournament's star-power.
FIFA boss, Gianni Infantino, shared his enthusiasm for Ronaldo's potential participation in the new Club World Cup, hinting possible discussions with some clubs. Yet, talks have fizzled out, as Ronaldo has opted against playing in the competition this summer.
During a cordial sit-down with YouTube sensation IShowSpeed, Infantino expressed optimism, stating, "Ronaldo might play for one of the teams as well at the Club World Cup... who knows, who knows."
Ronaldo has turned down numerous offers flooding his inbox, ensuring he won't grace the Club World Cup turf this summer.
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Reports of eye-catching moves like Inter Miami attempting to unite the two soccer greats, Messi and Ronaldo, or Brazilian giants Fluminense offering Ronaldo a contract, have edged their way into the rumor mill. Even retired Chelsea legend, John Obi Mikel, voiced his interest in seeing a collaboration between Ronaldo and Todd Boehly.
However, Ronaldo's future beyond the summer competition seems to be set. Whispers of a possible departure from Saudi Arabia, with his €200million-a-year contract at Al Nassr set to expire at the end of June, have been squashed.
In a cryptic social media post after Al Nassr's trophy-less season, Ronaldo hinted at the conclusion of his current chapter, but the Saudi Pro League club has been adamant about ongoing negotiations to extend Ronaldo's stay in the Middle East. Contractual negotiations are ongoing, and it seems a two-year extension is on the table.
Sporting director Fernando Hierro stated at a press conference, "There is a strong push from the entire country for him to stay, and that will also be very important for him."
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- Despite attempts to unite soccer greats Messi and Ronaldo at Inter Miami or offers from Brazilian club Fluminense, Ronaldo's future beyond the summer competition seems to be firmly in Saudi Arabia.
- Reports suggest that Al Nassr, Ronaldo's current Middle Eastern club, is negotiating a two-year extension for his €200million-a-year contract, set to expire at the end of June.
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- Among the top-tier football talent set to appear in the FIFA Club World Cup this year are stars like Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.
- In contrast to the Club World Cup, rumors of Ronaldo transferring or participating in the Premier League or betting on MMA matches have been quashed, as his focus remains on Saudi Arabian football leagues.
