Is Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Al Nassr? Potential transfer destinations and next club odds & betting for CR7

Cristiano Ronaldo dropped some stunning news on Monday following his club's final match of the season.

After Al Nassr fell to Al Fateh 3-2 to end a disappointing 2024/25 on a low note, Ronaldo posted to his social media channels: "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all."

It was a surprising turn of events, as many had imagined the 40-year-old would finish his career at the Saudi Pro League club. However, given the uncertainty over whether or not he would sign a new contract with Al Nassr in recent weeks, there was always a possibility he could look for a new challenge.

This chapter is over.
The story? Still being written.
Grateful to all. pic.twitter.com/Vuvl5siEB3

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 26, 2025

The Sporting News looks at what Ronaldo's future could look like now that he may be searching for a new club to continue his illustrious career, as well as taking in the latest odds for where he will end up.

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Cristiano Ronaldo next club: Where could CR7 end up? Latest odds, betting for next move

There's very little concrete information about where Cristiano Ronaldo could go next, leaving much of the world to simply speculate.

Here are a few potential options for CR7 for his next "chapter". Odds cited are correct at time of publish via Betfair and bet365, but are subject to change.

Any MLS clubs (including Inter Miami) — 3/1

If  Ronaldo were to continue his career at a place that will pay him the most, a move to Major League Soccer could be on the cards.

The transfer process in MLS is somewhat convoluted, which would make speculating the club he would end up at extra difficult, but Inter Miami would obviously come up given the potential seismic shockwave that would resonate should he team up with Lionel Messi.

Other likely destinations include LA Galaxy and LAFC, although neither is in the market for a No. 9 at the moment.

However, Ronaldo's past legal issues in the United States make a move to MLS a bit more complicated.

Sporting Lisbon — 3/1

While the betting firms are just guessing like the rest of us, a move back to boyhood club Sporting in Portugal would surely be appealing.

Ronaldo came through the youth system at Sporting before earning the move to Manchester United in 2003 that catapulted him to stardom.

It would be a nice circular ending for the Portuguese icon to return home to finish his career, although whether they could meet his wage demands remains to be seen.

Botafogo — 11/2

According to a report by Marca earlier in May, Ronaldo has a significant offer tabled by an unnamed Brazilian club, although the report did note that it would "open the door for him to participate in the Club World Cup," seeming to hint that the interested party is one of the four Brazilian sides involved in the summer tournament.

While a short-term deal for the Club World Cup would be possible, it's also plausible that he could sign on longer term with a South American side, with the Brazilian league in the middle of its season.

Botafogo, who won last year's Copa Libertadores, have won just three of their first nine league games and could be a team in need, while Sao Paulo and Atletico Mineiro are other clubs who started the season poorly and could use a boost.

He could also sign with a top club like Palmeiras, Flamengo or Fluminense (all 12/1) if he wishes to challenge for the title, although those squads are less in need of his services.

A return to Al Nassr — 4/1

While Ronaldo has cut a frustrated figure at Al Nassr in recent weeks, it wouldn't be a total surprise to see him about-face and re-sign with his current Saudi club.

Ronaldo has been a consistent performer for Al Nassr even as the club falters around him. They fell just short in this year's AFC Champions League, losing in the semifinals, and failed to qualify altogether for continental competition next season — a significant blow.

However, Ronaldo's gone all in on Saudi football since joining Al Nassr three years ago, and it would be a surprise to see him put that all behind him. His son plays in the club's youth system, he has heavily promoted the league and national setup, and he is expected to be involved in the nation's push towards hosting duties in the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) will most certainly make a massive financial push to retain Ronaldo even if he is frustrated with the current situation.

Man United — 25/1

While a return to Sporting would be one way of seeking to recapture former glories, a more high-profile comeback would be for CR7 to head to Old Trafford.

Arguably the best years of his career came in Manchester, and given the club's current plight there would no doubt be a welcome commercial boost that would come from bringing back such a global icon, but there are also a number of United fans who remember the way his last Premier League 'second coming' ended under Erik Ten Haag.

This one seems more unlikely, and so the 25/1 odds are justified. 

A club in the Club World Cup — N/A

While this is an extremely broad and vague suggestion, it's possible that Ronaldo's next destination involves a short-term contract to see him play at the Club World Cup.

Signing with a team just for the summer tournament, particularly one of the European clubs, could benefit all parties involved.

Ronaldo would get to play at a major new FIFA event, the club could boast CR7 on its roster while resting its regulars for the competition to avoid any long-term injury risks, and the competition would draw much greater crowds with Ronaldo on the field. This certainly appeared to be on Gianni Infantino's mind when the FIFA president suggested last week that talks were ongoing between Club World Cup teams and Ronaldo's management.

Clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester City, or even his former sides Real Madrid or Juventus could benefit from Ronaldo's presence, allowing them to spread minutes around the squad in a summer competition that will be a significant strain on the roster.

A move to a Portuguese club would, in theory, make sense, but given Ronaldo's loyalty to his boyhood team Sporting CP — the only of the big three Portuguese clubs not involved in the competition — the likely backlash with signing for rivals Porto or Benfica would complicate such a deal.

He could be a fit for one of the South American clubs, such as Palmeiras, Flamengo, or Botafogo, or Liga MX side Pachuca. There has already been speculation that Monterrey have spoken to his representatives, and Wydad of Morocco have been linked, too. There are myriad options here.

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Cristiano Ronaldo next club betting, latest odds

Here's the most likely list of possible destinations Ronaldo could end up, according to Betfair and bet365: