Where is Ronaldo?

Less than three weeks before the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off, Cristiano Ronaldo's future has become a hot topic in the transfer market.

After his worst season since joining Al Nassr, the Portuguese superstar surprised fans with a cryptic post on social media.

"This chapter is closed. The story continues. Thank you all," was Ronaldo's message, which sparked speculation.

CR7's contract with Al Nassr expires on June 30. His team cannot qualify for the AFC Champions League next season and can only participate in the second division if Al Ittihad wins the National Cup final. In that context, Ronaldo will likely look for a new challenge, at a team that has the opportunity to compete for the title at the FIFA Club World Cup.

According to Marca , Al Hilal is the number one candidate to recruit Ronaldo. This is the most successful club in the Saudi Pro League with 19 championships and is the runner-up of the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup. They have won the SPL 6 times in the last 9 seasons and participated in the AFC Champions League for 17 consecutive seasons, winning the Asian championship twice most recently in 2020 and 2022.

If he joins Al Hilal, Ronaldo could immediately face Real Madrid at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. However, the deal will directly affect Aleksandar Mitrovic's position when the former Fulham star scored 47 goals in two seasons with Al Hilal. Notably, Ronaldo has 60 goals in the same period.

The most anticipated scenario is Messi teaming up with Ronaldo.

Besides Al Hilal, another scenario that has been mentioned is Ronaldo joining MLS. Seattle Sounders are guaranteed a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup, while Los Angeles FC are competing for the remaining MLS spot. If Ronaldo were to join LAFC, a dream match between him and Messi would be possible. He could even become Messi's teammate at Inter Miami.

Another possibility is that Ronaldo returns to Sporting Lisbon. With Viktor Gyokeres set to leave the club for the Premier League, the centre-forward position at Sporting is vacant. With the proceeds from this deal, the Portuguese club could have enough money to bring back their lost son.

Despite leaving Sporting in the 2002/03 season, Ronaldo has always maintained a close connection with the club. Last year, the club launched a third kit in his honour, with the number 7 printed prominently on the chest.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is about to begin, and Ronaldo, at 40, shows no signs of slowing down. After more than 900 goals, a host of titles and records, he still has a huge appeal to the media, fans and teams around the world .

Source: https://znews.vn/ronaldo-ve-dau-post1556966.html