Mercato: Cristiano Ronaldo very close to Saudi Arabia

A month after terminating his contract with Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo is getting closer and closer to a new club.

The Portuguese striker, eliminated in the quarter-finals of the World Cup by Morocco who will celebrate his 38th birthday in February, is heading to Al-Nassr, a team from Saudi Arabia.

According to information from the American media CBS Sports, the Saudis have already scheduled his medical visit.

The club trained by Rudi Garcia would also have reserved accommodation for CR7 and his advisers.

An outcome is expected by early January and the opening of the winter transfer window.

The terms of the contract are said to have been negotiated, leaving the player alone to decide on the conclusion of the deal.

The Spanish press spoke of a two-year contract with a salary of 200 million euros per year.

A role as ambassador of Saudi Arabia would also be planned, with the objective of the kingdom's candidacy for the organization of the 2030 World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United had formalized their divorce on November 22, after a sensational interview granted by the 37-year-old striker on British television.

The former Real Madrid player was harshly critical of his coach, Erik Ten Hag, and the management of the Red Devils.

"I have no respect for him (Ten Hag) because he shows no respect for me," he said.

Not just the coach, but a couple of other guys around the club.

I feel betrayed” In two spells in Manchester, Ronaldo had played 346 games, scored 145 goals and won a Champions League (2008) and a Ballon d'Or (2008).