Cristiano Ronaldo 'will announce Al-Nassr exit today'

Cristiano Ronaldo's exit from Al-Nassr is reportedly set be announced on Thursday, with the Saudi Arabian side eyeing up a Liverpool star as his replacement.

Ronaldo set pulses racing in boardrooms across the globe on Monday as he told his social media followers that 'this chapter is over,' appearing to hint at an exit, the Daily Mail reported.

The forward's next steps are unclear, but it has been speculated that he could land in the MLS, Brazil, Turkey, at Sporting Lisbon, or elsewhere in Saudi Arabia.

He is said to have been close to agreeing terms on a new £167million-per-year deal with Al-Nassr but has baulked at committing his future and his contract is expiring.

For all of his personal success in the Middle East - Ronaldo has banged in 99 goals for Al-Nassr since 2023 - his existence there has lacked one fundamental marker: silverware. The Arab Club Champions Cup does not count as a major trophy.  

Now Spanish outlet Marca reports that Ronaldo's departure will be confirmed immintently in a press conference held by the club.