Ronaldo’s Saudi Saga: Could Salah or Bruno Fernandes Step In as the Glitz Keeps Sparkling

Al-Nassr's Contingency Plan

Al-Nassr is mapping a plan to compensate for Cristiano Ronaldo's potential departure this summer.

According to The I Paper, citing Daily Mail, the Saudi club is weighing a bid for one of two stars—Mohamed Salah of Liverpool or Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United—to fill the gap Ronaldo could leave.

Ronaldo's Possible Exit and Replacements

Ronaldo could leave Al-Nassr to return to Sporting Lisbon, while league officials hope to recruit a global star to replace him.

Ronaldo reportedly grew angry after Karim Benzema moved to Al-Hilal from Al-Ittihad in the winter window. He then missed Al-Nassr's matches against Al-Riyadh and Al-Ittihad due to the crisis.

Fabrizio Romano has said Ronaldo is not upset with Al-Nassr per se—he loves the "Al-Saudi adventure," but is unhappy with the investment fund's governance of the clubs.

Romano added that Al-Nassr did not sign anyone in January, while rival Al-Hilal bolstered with players from fund-backed clubs, including Benzema.

He also said Ronaldo has told top league officials that he is seriously considering leaving Saudi Arabia in the summer.

According to CBS, Ronaldo carries a 50 million euro exit clause in his contract with Al-Nassr.

Fans should stay tuned—the window has a habit of turning headlines into reality, sometimes faster than you can say 'goal'.

Punchline 1: This saga has more twists than a pretzel stand at kickoff.

Punchline 2: If Ronaldo signs again, the calendar will need a transfer fee just for the date.