Ronaldo has just extended his contract with Al Nassr until 2027. Thus, if this contract is terminated, CR7 will be with the Saudi Arabian team until the age of 42. However, the Portuguese superstar has never said he will retire after the end of his contract.
For a long time, Ronaldo's value has not been based on goals on the pitch. Thanks to him paving the way, a series of stars have come to the Saudi Pro League, raising the level of the tournament to a very high level. Last week, CR7 said that SPL is now a championship with Top 5 quality in the world. Many people have been against Ronaldo, but then, everyone had to rethink when they saw Al Hilal defeat Man City 4-3 in the 1/8 round of the FIFA Club World Cup.
Before joining Al Nassr in January 2023, Ronaldo was rumored to have chosen Europe to end his career. However, looking at current developments, the possibility of CR7 finishing in the Saudi Pro League is very high. When coming to Al Nassr, in addition to using his influence to improve the level of SPL, Ronaldo is also considered the pioneer of the image for Saudi Arabian football to move towards the 2034 World Cup journey, where this Middle Eastern country will be the host.
I always believe 100% in everything I say. Those who are in the Saudi Pro League system know what I'm saying. So this is the reason I want to stay because I believe in my upcoming project.
This contract is not only valid for the next 2 years. It is also a roadmap for 2034, when the World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia. I believe it will be the best World Cup ever" - Ronaldo shared on the day of contract extension with Al Nassr.
When asked whether he would later participate more deeply in Saudi Arabian football (as a coach, expert, ...), Ronaldo made a commitment that satisfied many fans of this country.
"I will always be with you. I came here not only to play football, it is also an ambition to change the culture of football. I realized that I was a part of that process.
As I have said many times before, my journey belongs to Saudi Arabia. I am Portuguese but the upcoming journey in my career will belong to Saudi Arabia".
Last season, Ronaldo once again failed to win the Saudi Pro League. Since he moved to this tournament, CR7 has not had any official titles. Every season, he watched arch-rivals like Al Hilal or Al Ittihad be crowned. Next season, as he gets older, CR7 hopes he can end his journey with Al Nassr with the same SPL title.
Ronaldo is doing everything he can to play a full 2026 World Cup. He just won the UEFA Nations League 2025 with the Portuguese team. That is CR7's second championship in the national team's season in this playground, a very good stepping stone towards the last major tournament of his career in 2026.
