Which Club Will Christiano Ronaldo Play For in 2025?

At 39, many footballers have already left the game or are ready for retirement. This is not the case for Christiano Ronaldo. Portugal’s all-time top goal scorer has stated his intention to continue playing international and club football.

He has also declared that he is happy at his current club, Al Nassr, in the Saudi Pro League. However, given his lack of success with the club, this situation could change. Ronaldo has yet to win a major trophy with Al Nassr, and the team is currently third in the league behind leaders Al Ittihad and defending champions Al Hilal.

Ronaldo’s recent brace of goals against Damac kept his team’s title hopes alive, but if Al Nassr are unsuccessful again this season, he may be tempted to move on despite his previous comments. We will look more closely at where Ronaldo will likely play next season if he does leave Al Nassr.

Shock Transfer Within the Saudi Pro League

According to recent reports, Al Hilal are interested in luring Ronaldo away from their Saudi Pro League rivals. The defending champions are said to be interested in bringing CR7 into the fold to replace Neymar.

The Brazilian has been having a difficult time lately after suffering a cruciate ligament injury while playing for his country last year. He is under contract with Al Hillal until June 2025, when it’s believed he will move elsewhere. This would leave the door open for Ronaldo to make an unexpected move to Al Hilal when his contract with Al Nassr expires.

Renewing Rivalry with Messi in the US

Another possibility for CR7 is a move to MLS. He could move to Inter Miami and join forces with Lionel Messi. The club has signed other top players, such as Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets, and it certainly has the ambition to attempt a signing like Ronaldo.

However, if Ronaldo does move to the US, he’s more likely to play elsewhere and renew his rivalry with Messi. There would be no lack of MLS interest if Ronaldo hinted that such a move could be a possibility. Prior to his move to the Saudi Pro League, he was a target for Sporting Kansas City, and they may be interested again. Other MLS teams are also likely to be watching the situation closely.

Returning to His European Roots

Ronaldo may also decide to return to Europe to finish his playing career. If this happens, Sporting CP is a potential destination, given that the club holds a special place in his heart.

Ronaldo is also no stranger to the English Premier League, where clubs, including Newcastle, have been mentioned as possible destinations for CR7. Given the way things ended with Manchester United, a move to the EPL seems unlikely, but it’s not impossible.

It’s also not impossible that Ronaldo would consider returning to Real Madrid, where he had the greatest success as a player. He was at the club for nine years and scored a club-record 450 goals. It’s more likely that the player will return to Real Madrid in an ambassadorial role when his playing career ends. When and where this happens remains to be seen.