As things stand, Cristiano Ronaldo will be a free agent on June 30 when his contract with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr comes to an end. The Al-Nassr captain has made contradictory social media posts and comments to the press about where his future lies, and now it appears to be a waiting game to see where the 40-year-old is plying his trade next season.
A Return to Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo famously started his career with Sporting CP in Portugal before moving to Manchester United as a teenager. As a player who loves his country dearly, if Ronaldo is to move on from Al-Nassr, he’s tipped to make a return to his homeland according to Cristiano Ronaldo transfer betting online, with odds of 5/2* available. It’s unlikely that Ronaldo would choose to play for any other team in Portugal except Sporting CP.
Stateside Adventures
Over the years, Ronaldo has been linked with a move to the MLS. It’s a country and a league that many former leading players move to in the twilight of their careers due to the great lifestyle on offer. The MLS would love to welcome Ronaldo, as they’d then have both he and Lionel Messi plying their trade in the league. You can see why Ronaldo would be a good fit for a top MLS club, and that’s why he’s 7/2* to join a club in the league before September 3.
The Mexican Appeal
The popularity of Mexico as a football destination continues to increase at a rapid rate. More and more players are heading there to play, and it could be a project that appeals to Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar was eager to move to the Saudi Pro League to be part of something new and upcoming, and he could be tempted by similar opportunities being offered in Mexico. He’s 4/1* to join any Mexican club, which means a £10.00 stake would return £50.00 if he signed.
There Have Been Rumours of South America
The rumours surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo have been that he could leave Al-Nassr at the end of his current deal this summer, and that he could also join a South American club to enable him to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. Of course, we now know he won’t be playing in the tournament, but that won’t stop interest from South American clubs such as Palmeiras, who were tipped as a potential destination. He’s 4/1* to sign for any South American outfit.
Conclusion
It’s kind of crazy to think that forty-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo still attracts as much attention as he does around transfer windows, but I guess he remains one of the biggest stars in the sport. Ronaldo’s future will be up in the air until it’s known whether or not he will continue with Al-Nassr. The Saudi Pro League club are keen for him to stay put for a bit longer, as you’d expect. Until then, keep an eye on transfer betting odds online to see if any new potential destinations crop up for Ronaldo and where other players could end up in the summer window.
*Remember, odds are always subject to change.
