Cristiano Ronaldo could play a surprising role in La Liga in the midst of enormous speculation about his future next season.
The Real Madrid icon weighs its play options because his contract with Al Nassr is going in June.
Ronaldo, who becomes 41 at the beginning of 2026, is determined to keep playing to realize his dream to lead Portugal at the FIFA Club World Cup 2026 next summer.
His desire to leave Saudi Arabia comes in the midst of frustration about the failure of Al Nassr to challenge this season for the Saudi title.
Club -Sinsiders are preparing for his exit in the midst of rumors about offers from Brazil, Turkey and his first club, Sporting CP.
Ronaldo, however, also looks at his off-field options, and that can be an interest in the Spanish second-class of Almeria.
Almeria was taken over by a Saudi investment group in 2019, led by businessman Mohame al-Khereiji, who also helped to bring Ronaldo to Riyad.
Ronaldo's link to the group and al-Khereiji could pave the way for him to buy large shares in the club this summer, according to Marca.
There are conversations underway during a movement to add another arm to the growing business empire of Ronaldo, but his next club is the current priority.
Buying Ronaldo's share at Almeria can also depend on the club that secures a return to La Liga for the 2025/26 season.
His profile will yield fresh sponsorship and income, but they need football from Topbeurs to really push ahead
The Andalucians were banned from La Liga last season and their chances of immediate return can only come through the notoriously difficult play -offs.
They are on their way to landing on the Play – Off Spots – when the season ends strongly – with neighbors Elche and Levante the current favorites to achieve the two automatic promotional places.