Ronaldo makes a comeback.

The Portuguese superstar made his return to the Al Nassr lineup ahead of the match against Al Fateh, bringing to an end a tense period related to the club's spending policy and internal affairs.

Ronaldo appeared with the team before boarding the plane.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Al-Nassr's squad list for the match against Al Fateh at 00:30 on February 15th. Images of the 41-year-old striker appearing with his teammates before the flight suggest that any tension has been temporarily set aside.

Prior to this, Ronaldo missed three consecutive matches. The reason is believed to stem from his dissatisfaction with Al Nassr's transfer activity. He was reportedly upset that the team spent significantly less than its direct competitors.

The frustration intensified when Al Hilal signed Karim Benzema, Ronaldo's former Real Madrid teammate, from Al Ittihad. According to The Telegraph , Benzema even sent a joking message saying he had received a pay raise after moving clubs and would continue to win the Saudi Pro League. This reportedly further disappointed Ronaldo.

Since the 2022/23 season, when Ronaldo joined Al Nassr, Al Hilal has had a net expenditure of approximately £180 million. Al Nassr, Al Hilal, Al Ittihad, and Al Ahli are all largely controlled by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Al Hilal currently leads the Saudi Pro League, four points ahead of Al Nassr. Last season, Benzema won the title with Al Ittihad, while Al Nassr finished third, 13 points behind. Ronaldo has yet to win a major title since arriving in Saudi Arabia in 2023.

Last December, the Portuguese superstar hinted at the possibility of ending his career elsewhere. "My passion is still very strong. I want to continue, whether in the Middle East or Europe," Ronaldo shared.

The Saudi Pro League asserts that all clubs operate independently within the same financial framework, ensuring balance and sustainability. Representatives of the league emphasize that no individual can influence policy outside the scope of their own club.

According to A Bola , Ronaldo was also unhappy with several internal issues, including delayed salary payments to staff. Al Nassr is said to have resolved the outstanding payments, paving the way for the return of the star who earns around £488,000 per day.

Al Nassr fans pay tribute to Ronaldo. In the early hours of February 7th, Al Nassr fans collectively expressed their support for Cristiano Ronaldo in their 2-0 victory against Al Ittihad in Round 21 of the Saudi Pro League 2025/26.

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