A La Liga club president has joked he will bring Cristiano Ronaldo back from Saudi Arabia "in his arms" amid speculation over the striker's future.
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Ronaldo appears to confirm Al-Nassr exitSpeculation over his next moveClub president vows to "bring him back in his arms"Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo shocked the footballing world when he appeared to suggest that his chapter with Al-Nassr was "over" following the end of the Saudi Pro League season. While rumours swirl over where the 40-year-old will go next, Rayo Vallecano president Raul Martin Presa has quipped that he wants him at his La Liga side next season.
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He told Radio Marca: "If Cristiano Ronaldo comes within reach, I'll go to Saudi Arabia and bring him back in my arms."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ronaldo wants to keep playing until he reaches 1,000 goals, something he is just over 60 shy of. Speculation is rife about where he heads to next, but it would be a huge surprise if the Real Madrid legend returned to La Liga. Even though Vallecano have qualified for next season's Europa Conference League, it seems unlikely the Portugal international will head their way.
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All eyes will be on where the former Juventus and Manchester United ace, who is set to become a free agent, will head to next ahead of the 2025-26 season. Ronaldo may even feature at the Club World Cup next month, with Chelsea, Botafogo and Flamengo all reportedly considering a short-term deal for the veteran frontman.