Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr have made decision to sell 30-year-old star: Reports
According to Ali Alabdallah, Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr have decided to sell 30-year-old Brazilian forward Talisca. He has been at the club since 2021, when he joined from Chinese outfit Guangzhou FC in a reported €8 million deal.
The forward has played 104 games for the Saudi club, scoring 76 times and providing 10 assists. In 2023, Ronaldo joined him at the club. They have since played 49 games together and combined for seven goals.
Talisca is contracted to Al-Nassr until the summer of 2026, but the forward is reportedly close to leaving the club in 2025. He has scored eight goals in 19 games across competitions for the Knights of Najd this season.
The 30-year-old forward has been heavily linked with Turkish giants Fenerbahce, who are managed by Cristiano Ronaldo's former boss Jose Mourinho. The duo worked together at Real Madrid.
"I don't know if I will retire soon, in two or three years, but probably I will retire here at Al-Nassr" - When Cristiano Ronaldo revealed his retirement plans
In August, Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stated that he will probably retire at the Saudi Arabian club. The legendary forward has been at the club since January 2023 after his contract with Manchester United was terminated. Ronaldo criticized the Red Devils in an infamous interview with Piers Morgan in November 2022.
In an interview with Portuguese TV (via EuroSport), the legendary forward said:
"I don't know if I will retire soon, in two or three years, but probably I will retire here at Al-Nassr, I'm happy at this club, I feel good in this country too. I'm happy to play in Saudi Arabia and I want to continue."
Ronaldo also talked about his retirement from the Portuguese national team:
"When I leave the national team, I won't tell anyone in advance and it will be a very spontaneous decision on my part, but also a very well thought-out one."
Cristiano Ronaldo has been in fine form for the club despite being 39 and in the twilight of his illustrious career. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is currently in the final year of his contract with the Saudi Arabian club.
