Cristiano Ronaldo could take on a new role at Al-Nassr after his playing career ends. The Portuguese star is reportedly part of a consortium preparing a bid to buy the Saudi club where he currently plays.
According to recent reports, Ronaldo has joined forces with Gerry Cardinale, the owner of Milan and head of RedBird Capital Partners, in a bid to take control of Al-Nassr. The consortium also includes three powerful Saudi businessmen, Ibrahim Al-Muhaidib, Mohammed Al-Khuraiji and Sharaf Al-Hariri.
According to these reports, the five members of the group are expected to invest around $100 million each, creating an initial fund of approximately $500 million for the operation and financing of the club. If the deal were to go through, Ronaldo would move from the team's main star to one of its co-owners.
Al-Nassr is currently under the control of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), so any change of ownership would require agreement with the fund. According to reports, representatives of RedBird and the consortium are expected to hold talks with PIF leaders soon, in a meeting that could be crucial for the future of negotiations.
Ronaldo, who remains a key figure at Al-Nassr, has previously spoken about ending his playing career and is now reportedly considering a move away from the club. If the offer is accepted, the Portuguese would have the opportunity to become both a player and co-owner of the Saudi team.
At the moment, it is an offer in preparation and not a completed deal. Negotiations with the PIF are expected to determine whether the project of Ronaldo, Cardinale and the Saudi investors will get the green light.
