Ronaldo Draws the Line: Exit Rules Shake Up the Roshen Era
9 February 2026
Ronaldo Sets Departure Conditions in Roshen League
Cristiano Ronaldo is at a pivotal moment in his professional journey, facing mounting sporting tensions in the Roshen League.
According to Sky Sports, Ronaldo's current contract with Al Nassr includes a 44 million pound release clause, a figure that could theoretically open the door for his exit during the upcoming summer transfer window, especially under the pressure exerted by the five-time Ballon d'Or winner on Saudi football decision-makers.
The network added that Ronaldo warned the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi Pro League, signaling a desire to leave Roshen unless greater sporting assurances are granted.
He is reportedly frustrated by the club’s recruitment policy and puzzled by how Al Hilal managed to pull Karim Benzema, creating a sense of unfairness between state-supported clubs.
Yet Ronaldo remains hugely popular in Saudi Arabia, with a recent match drawing strong support from both Al Nassr fans and even Al Ittihad supporters, banners featuring the number 7 appearing in the stands at the classic clash's seventh minute as a symbolic salute to the Portuguese star.
Regarding a possible return to the English Premier League, insiders insist the doors are firmly closed, with Manchester United close to ruling out a third spell at Old Trafford.
The report notes that the 44 million pound release clause remains the theoretical gateway for any party curious to sign Ronaldo, but any deal would demand substantial financial commitments and robust sporting guarantees.
Ronaldo's camp has underlined that moves would hinge on assurances he stays competitive at the highest level and maintains a realistic path back to Champions League football.
In the Saudi ecosystem, his presence continues to lift the league's profile, attracting broadcasters, sponsors, and a loyal fanbase, even as internal transfer politics play out behind closed doors.
For Manchester United, club officials have reiterated their focus on current squad development rather than a sensational reunion, making clear that Ronaldo's Old Trafford chapter is not being reopened.
Punchline time, Sniper-style: If suspense were a sport, Ronaldo would be the world champion—he scores when the press asks questions. Punchline 2: In the transfer market, Ronaldo’s clause is so shiny that even a banker would sign with a smile.
