Manchester United have no plans of signing Cristiano Ronaldo back despite the Portuguese icon's uncertain future at Al-Nassr, where he has been since December 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo's fabulous stats with Al-Nassr
The 40-year-old forward had an amazing stint at Al-Nassr, amassing over 100 goals across all competitions, This marks the fourth instance where he has score more than over 100 goals for a club.
Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Al-Nassr?
Despite penning a new deal last year that would keep him with the Knights of Najd till the summer of 2027, Ronaldo is said to be rethinking about his future at the club because of financial concerns.
While the four-time European Golden Boot winner stays as one of the sport's highest earners, with an estimated annual salary over $225 million (excluding add-ons and other benefits), the Knights of Najd have been silent in recent transfer windows while their rival clubs have flexed their muscle.
Reportedly, Ronaldo is angry that Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal bolstered their ranks in the recently concluded transfer window by signing Karim Benzema, while the Knights only signed Iraqi midfielder Hayder Abdul Kareem.
Is Cristiano Ronald interested in Manchester United?
According to teamTALK, higher-ups at Old Trafford are not thinking about a reunion with Ronaldo, just over three years after a disheartening exit, where the star had criticised the club in an explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan.
Angry with a perceived lack of financial support from the Saudi Sovereign wealth fund PIF, sabotaging the Knights' on-field competitiveness, Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the move this summer. But it seems that Manchester United might not be his next stop.
Cristiano Ronaldo's two stints with Manchester United
The former Real Madrid player spent seven and a half seasons across two stints with United, winning three Premier League and one UEFA Champions League title, among other domestic and continental silverware.
Cristiano Ronaldo's stats for Al-Nassr this season
Cristiano Ronaldo had a great start to his 2025-26 season with Al-Nassr. He has amassed 18 goals and three assists in 22 games across all competitions.
Most of those goals (17) have come in the Saudi Pro League, a tally improved only by Al-Ahli marksman Ivan Toney with 18 goals, with the Knights of Najd trailing leaders Al-Hilal (47) by a point after 19 fixtures.
Ronaldo's only other goal this season at club level has come in the Saudi Super Cup, where Jorge Jesus's team faced defeat against Al-Ahli on penalties in the final.