The future of Cristiano Ronaldo remains uncertain because his current contract with Al Nassr ends in June. Although it is unclear what awaits us for the Portuguese star, there is optimism within the Saudi club about preserving him. Sports director Fernando Hierro let this possibility on Thursday.
However, if Al Nassr and Ronaldo do not reach an agreement to extend their relationship, various clubs are said to wait in the wings in a potential “yes” of the superstar. Among them are various MLS teams, because the competition has long been seen as a feasible destination for uniting the two largest football icons of today.
There is also a chance that Ronaldo could appear in the coming Club World Cup with another team – something that FIFA president Gianni Infantino has not excluded. This possibility has intrigued several participating clubs, especially from the US and Mexico.
Thanks to the rules of FIFA for the Club World Cup – which enable signing sessions without limitations on a provisional basis – many teams dream of adding Ronaldo to their ranks, even if only temporarily.
As a result, the errors start to shift, in which speculation is mounted on where the former Juventus, Real Madrid and Manchester United Star might land.
The favorites to sign Cristiano Ronaldo
Wedding Site Bet365 shared its latest opportunities on the potential next destination of Ronaldo – either as a temporary addition to the club World Cup or even as a permanent signature.
At the top of the list is already Hilal, seen as the leader with a chance of 1.83. The club would offer Ronaldo the opportunity to stay in Saudi Arabia, to compete to play large titles and in the club World Cup – a potential double victory.
In second place is already Nassr, if the club manages to renew his contract. The chances for his continuous stay there are 3.50.
Lafc takes third place in the opportunities. After beating Club América last night and securing their place in the club World Cup, they became a serious candidate to welcome Ronaldo to the MLS and to give him a chance at International Club Competition.
Another club among the best contenders is Inter Miami. The long imagined dream to see Ronaldo and Lionel Messi play together, remains tempting, although such a link now seems less likely than before. Inter Miami has a chance of 19.00 and is seventh on the list of favorites.
The current top favorites to sign Cristiano Ronaldo include:
For the time being, the path of Ronaldo remains unclear – but with the approaching club World Cup and its contract, the speculation has only been warmed up.