Mane steals the spotlight as Ronaldo’s Saudi saga fuels transfer talk
6 February 2026
Mane earns a prize on Clasico eve
Senegalese star Sadio Mane, Al Nassr forward, earned a prize on the sidelines of the clash with Al Ittihad in Round 21.
Minutes earlier, Eight posted Mane receiving the Round 20 goal of the round award, moments before the Clasico whistle.
Ronaldo’s absence and Mane’s role
Mane leads the Al Nassr attack today alongside Kingsley Coman and Joao Felix, as Ronaldo’s absence looms large for fans.
That absence follows Ronaldo’s anger over Karim Benzema’s winter move to Al Hilal, arriving from Al Ittihad.
Transfer talk and Ronaldo’s possible exit
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said Ronaldo is unhappy with Al Nassr; he loves the status but dislikes the club's management.
Romano added that Al Nassr signed no January players and that rival Al Hilal bought players from the fund’s clubs—yes, Benzema.
Ronaldo’s future and contract detail
He also said Ronaldo told league officials he is considering leaving Saudi Arabia after the coming summer, very soon.
CBS notes Ronaldo’s contract carries a 50 million euro clause, reportedly—ouch.
Punchline 1: In football as in life, if a contract is big enough, even the budget starts wearing earmuffs.
Punchline 2: Ronaldo asked for a transfer, the wind replied: 'Nice try, pal, try again next season.'
