Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t just score goals—he creates headlines, stirs social media, and keeps Google’s servers sweating. Since his high-profile move to Al Nassr in January 2023, the Portuguese icon has turned the Saudi Pro League into his own personal highlight reel, racking up 99 goals in 111 games across all competitions.
For a man who once ruled Manchester, Madrid, and Turin, dominating Riyadh is just another day in the office. But as his contract expiration looms on June 30, 2025, the question is no longer how many goals Ronaldo will score—but where he’ll score them next.
Ronaldo’s Stats at Al Nassr: Numbers So Good, They’re Unreal
Let’s break it down like a post-match tactical board:
- Saudi Pro League: 74 goals in 77 matches
- AFC Champions League: 14 goals in 17 appearances
- Arab Club Champions Cup: 6 goals in 6 games
- Saudi King Cup: 3 in 7
- Saudi Super Cup: 2 in 4
That’s not just prolific—that’s borderline illegal. His 2023–24 season alone saw 50 goals in 51 matches, eclipsing anything he’s done since Real Madrid’s golden era.
Oh, and he shattered the Saudi Pro League single-season record by scoring 35 goals in just 31 matches, passing Abderrazak Hamdallah’s previous high of 34. Sorry, Hamdallah, but CR7 didn’t come to play—he came to rewrite history.
Trophy Cabinet: Light on Hardware, Heavy on Hype
Sure, Ronaldo added the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup to Al Nassr’s trophy case (and scored both goals in the final—because of course he did). But overall team success? Not so golden.
Al Nassr finished:
- 🥈 2nd in the Saudi Pro League
- 🥈 Runners-up in the King’s Cup
For a man with more silverware than most clubs, finishing second feels like losing on penalties after leading 3-0. Ouch.
“This Chapter Is Over”: What Did That Post Mean?
When Ronaldo posted, “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all,” he didn’t just light a match—he threw it into a transfer rumor bonfire.
Here’s what we know:
- His contract ends in June 2025
- The FIFA Club World Cup starts soon
- The transfer window opens this Sunday
- And clubs are circling like paparazzi at a Ronaldo press conference
Who’s Chasing the GOAT?
🟡 Al-Nassr: Offering €16.5M/month to stay
🔵 Al-Hilal: Domestic rivals make formal approach
🇲🇦 Wydad Casablanca: Surprise Moroccan bid enters the chat
🇧🇷 Botafogo:
- Linked to Eagle Football Holdings (also owns Lyon, Crystal Palace)
- Offering Club World Cup spot + ownership stake
Yes, you read that right—ownership stake. Not just a contract. A potential board seat and future at Palace? That’s legacy planning and career longevity in one slick package.
FAQ: What the Internet Wants to Know
As of May 2025, he’s scored 99 goals in 111 matches across all competitions.
Yes, he scored 35 goals in a single Saudi Pro League season—more than anyone in history.
Possibly. His cryptic post and the approaching contract end date suggest he’s considering a move.
Al-Hilal, Botafogo, and even Wydad Casablanca are interested. Botafogo’s offer includes business ownership.
Maybe. Through Eagle Football Holdings, he could transition to Crystal Palace—part playing, part investing.
If a deal is done in time, yes—Botafogo is pushing for it.
Conclusion: The Final Chapter, or Just Another Twist?
Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr has been box-office football—goals, records, drama. But as he nears a century of goals and a potential goodbye, fans are left wondering: Is this the end of the Middle East era, or just the prelude to one final global curtain call?
If you’re a club with deep pockets or just a fan with high hopes, better stay tuned. Because when it comes to Ronaldo, the next move is always his—and it’s always headline-worthy.
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Raj Malhotra