Ronaldo is about to be free, he is old and loves to interfere with the head coach. Where is the next stop?

The Saudi League ended in the 2024/25 season, and Ronaldo won the Golden Boot with 25 goals, but Riyadh only ranked third in the league in victory and failed to qualify for the Elite League of the AFC Champions League next season. As the contract is about to expire, Ronaldo posted a message on social media that "This chapter is over, the story will be continued, thank you for everything", which triggered many Saudi media speculation that he may leave the team. Because in the Saudi League, the competition level is relatively low, Ronaldo has contributed 44 goals and 35 goals in the past two seasons, but his value is low. In terms of commercial value, he still has a certain popularity and traffic, but he likes to interfere in the work of Bishop Hong, has a bad temper, and likes to point fingers at the club management. His future destination has attracted much attention.

Previously, Riyadh Victory renewed the "1+1" contract with Ronaldo until 2027, with an annual salary of up to US$187 million and additional equity incentives, but the team's dilemma of not having a championship for two consecutive years may prompt him to seek new challenges. In Europe, second-tier teams in the Bundesliga or Portuguese Super League have become potential next players due to business value considerations; there are also rumors that Ronaldo may transform into a club executive and take advantage of Saudi capital to acquire Valencia in La Liga. In addition, Ronaldo made it clear that he would strive for the 2026 World Cup. Although the low-intensity schedule of the Saudi League is conducive to physical fitness reserves, the possibility of returning to the European League is still controversial if it maintains its competitive state.