Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact in Saudi Arabia is not just on the pitch. Off it, the Portuguese legend has been quietly shaping Al Nassr’s transfer strategy.
And now, he has set his sights on a familiar face from his old club, Real Madrid.
At the Santiago Bernabéu, questions are being asked. The defence, once solid and full of leadership, has shown cracks.
Against PSG, those weaknesses were exposed. The defeat hit hard, and the fallout has not been kind.
A key figure in that backline, one who had once been untouchable, is now at the centre of the storm.
Recent performances have dipped. The energy that once defined his game has faded a little.
Mistakes have crept in. He is still starting games, but the confidence around him is not what it used to be.
Inside the club, there is no panic yet. But whispers are growing.
At 32, some believe this might be the right moment to cash in, especially with interest rising from the Middle East.
And leading the charge is none other than Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.
As reported by Fichajes, Ronaldo is pushing his club to bring in Antonio Rudiger.
The idea of signing the experienced German defender appeals to the Portuguese forward, and Al Nassr are prepared to make a serious offer.
Real Madrid are open to the conversation. Rudiger, while still valued, is no longer seen as essential to the club’s long-term plan.
The Real Madrid board is looking at the options. After the PSG disaster, Real Madrid have to make some serious calls.
Last year, they failed to win a single trophy. They cannot afford a season like that in 2025/26.
No deal is done yet. But with Ronaldo involved and big money on the table, this could move fast.
What once seemed unlikely is now very possible.
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