Cristiano Ronaldo seemed to be bidding an emotional farewell to the Al-Nassr faithful, which has sparked speculation regarding a possible exit.
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Al-Nassr played final home game of seasonFootage after showed CR7 acknowledging fansFueled speculation about a possible summer exitFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Al-Nassr beat Al-Khaleej 2-0 in their final home game of the season on Wednesday, with Ronaldo finding the back of the net to make it 24 league goals. However, his body language and gestures at the end of the game seemed indicative of a player who might seek new pastures. Indeed, CR7 looked emotional after the game as he walked up to a section of Al-Nassr supporters behind the goal to acknowledge them. He waved and clapped multiple times, which has only intensified speculation of his possible summer departure.
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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will soon enter the final month of his contract with the Saudi heavyweights, and there have been no talks about a renewal so far. The Portuguese international has attracted interest from a number of clubs across the globe after Al-Nassr failed to qualify for the AFC Champions League and endured another season without lifting silverware.
Moroccan outfit Wydad Casablanca were reportedly keen on signing Ronaldo on a short-term deal. They are set to feature in the Club World Cup, which begins on June 14, and Wydad were said to be keen on signing the ex-Real Madrid and Man Utd player for the duration of the tournament.
Brazilian side Botafogo have also been linked with the forward after Renato Pavia, the club boss, said he would love to have him in their ranks. An emotional homecoming to boyhood club Sporting CP has not been ruled out.
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Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr remains uncertain, raising the possibility that this weekend’s clash with Al-Fateh could mark the 40-year-old's final appearance for the club. If that is to be the case, Ronaldo will be hoping to score at least two goals to bring up a century of goals for .