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Cristiano Ronaldo chose to stay with Al Nassr despite offers from Club World Cup teams. He prioritized rest and preparation for the long season ahead. The 40-year-old remains focused on both club and national team success. Ronaldo is also eyeing the milestone of 1,000 career goals.

Key Points: Ronaldo Explains Al Nassr Stay Over Club World Cup Offers

  • Ronaldo extended his Al Nassr contract until 2027
  • Turned down Club World Cup offers for rest
  • Prioritized Portugal and club commitments
  • Aims for 1,000 career goals
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Ronaldo explains decision behind snubbing some offers from teams competing at Club World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo reveals why he rejected Club World Cup offers, prioritizing rest and preparation for Al Nassr and Portugal.

"I prefer to have a good rest, a good preparation, because this season will be very long – Cristiano Ronaldo"

New Delhi, June 29

Portugal's prolific forward Cristiano Ronaldo revealed the reason behind his decision to extend his stay with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League and why he turned down "some offers" from teams that are competing at the ongoing Club World Cup.

After his previous deal ran out in Riyadh, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner decided to extend his stay in the Saudi Pro League until 2027. Before agreeing to stay put, Ronaldo was heavily linked to a move away from Al Nassr.

The 40-year-old outlined the reason behind his decision to continue with Al Nassr and claimed that the offers he got didn't make sense because he prefers to have a good rest, considering it will be a long season.

"I had some offers to play in the World Cup but I think it didn't make sense because I prefer to have a good rest, a good preparation, because this season will be very long as it is the World Cup season at the end of the year," Ronaldo told Al-Nassr's official media team.

"I want to be ready not only for Al-Nassr but also for the national team. So, this is why I decided to play the last game for the Nations League and not listen to anything. And of course, to be in this club, which I love," he added.

Ronaldo will stay with the club well beyond his 42nd birthday. Despite being 40, Ronaldo has shown no signs of decline, considering he led Portugal to the UEFA Nations League title earlier this month, defeating Spain in the final.

With 932 goals scored already, he is also aiming to reach 1,000 goals. On the club level, he has 794 goals, while for Portugal, he has found the net 138 times.

Even though Ronaldo has won the Arab Club Champions Cup with Al Nassr, he is yet to win the SPL title, as the team finished runners-up in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons and third in the 2024-25 season.

- ANI

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Shreya B
I respect his loyalty to Al Nassr, but honestly feel he should have taken the Club World Cup opportunity. Such tournaments create legacy moments! Still, 1000 goals target is crazy impressive at any age 😲
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Aman W
Saudi league getting all the stars while our ISL struggles to retain big names. Hope someday Indian football reaches that level where legends consider playing here. #IndianFootballDream
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Priyanka N
His fitness regime is unbelievable! At 40, most Indian uncles are worried about blood pressure and diabetes, and here he's chasing 1000 goals. Time to ditch samosas and hit the gym 😅
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Varun X
Money talks. Let's be real - he's getting paid insane amounts in Saudi. No shame in that, but let's not pretend it's all about love for the club. Still the GOAT though 🐐
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Kavitha C
As a mother, I admire how he balances club and country commitments. Many young Indian athletes could learn from his time management between personal goals and national duty.

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