Al Hilal Targets Cristiano Ronaldo as Neymar Replacement Amid Contract Uncertainty

Media reports indicate that Al Hilal are planning to sign Al-Nasr star Cristiano Ronaldo to replace Brazilian Neymar, whose club management has decided not to renew his contract.

The program “Action with Walid” – on the Saudi Action channel MBC – indicated that Al Hilal is planning to sign a contract with the Portuguese star.

Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nasr expires in the summer of 2025, and Al-Hilal are looking to bring him in on a free, which means his moves won’t happen during the winter​​​​ Market.

News reports revealed that the management of Al Hilal decided not to renew Neymar’s contract and let him leave for free, mainly because of his repeated injuries that kept him out of the stadiums for a long time.

Neymar was injured during Al Hilal’s match against Esteghlal Tehran in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League for the Elite, which Al-Zaeem won in favor of three clean goals.

The Saudi “Zaeem” is trying to strengthen his attack line to compete strongly in the 2025 Club World Cup, which is expected to be held in the United States next summer with the participation of 32 teams.

Al Hilal wants to have an international name on its list of players taking part in the Club World Cup, as the administration has put more than one name in case of failing to sign Ronaldo, led by Egyptian international Mohamed Salah (Liverpool player) and Brazilian. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid).

Ronaldo (39 years old) had previously been a target for Al Hilal and tried to sign him in the summer of 2022, but he preferred to stay with Manchester United, and went to- into Al Nassr after his friendship with his former coach Erik ten Hag. .

The Portuguese “Don” previously said that he would likely end his career with Al-Nasr.

Ronaldo said earlier, “I don’t know if I will finish my career soon or within two or three years. But maybe it will be at Al-Nasr.” The team is where I feel happy. For this reason, I can do the most. I will probably finish my career in Al-Nasr.”