Cristiano Ronaldo would see his playing time reduced by 25 % in 2025-2026, Al-Nassr wishing to preserve him from injuries.
At 40, the five -time winner of the Ballon d'Or will see his workload carefully managed in the future. He participated in 41 of the 50 Al-Nassr games in the 2024-2025 season, but should be even more often replaced.
The start of the end for Cristiano Ronaldo
This is what the Saudi journalist Falah Al Qahtani asserts. The new coach of Al-Nassr, Jorge Jesus, would have discussed with Ronaldo, and the two men would have agreed so that the Portuguese superstar is not pushed to the end.
In addition to his efforts at the club level, Ronaldo is also impatient to write a new page in history by participating in the 2026 World Cup with his country. Al-Nassr seeks to control his playing and training time, with the possibility for him not to participate in the matches considered to be less important.
CR7 must rest
Even if he keeps in excellent physical condition, Ronaldo has his limits and must accept that he does not rejuvenate. Al-Nassr wishes to keep it in shape for important moments, CR7 being determined to win more trophies in the Middle East.
Ronaldo won twice consecutive the gold shoe of the Saudi professional league and is determined to reach 1,000 career goals before hanging up the crampons. He signed a two-year record contract extension with Al-Nassr, who will lead him beyond his 42nd anniversary.
