Dare Babalola
Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al Nassr, has departed Saudi Arabia under cover of night, fuelling speculation about his future at the club.
Ronaldo’s departure from Saudi Arabia comes amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
The 41-year-old has flown out to Madrid, Spain in his personal £61 million private jet.
Ronaldo, whose team is fighting for the league title, lives in Riyadh – a city that has been struck by Iranian bombs as the attacks entered a fourth day.
The US embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones overnight, and Iranian state media claims a command and staff building in Bahrain had also been destroyed.
A flight tracker has now revealed that Ronaldo’s Bombardier Global Express jet made the almost seven-hour flight to Madrid.
The luxury private jet departed at 8pm and arrived around 1am.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January 2023, marking a significant move to the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese superstar signed a lucrative deal with the club, which was seen as a major coup for Al Nassr and the Saudi Arabian football landscape.
Ronaldo’s arrival at Al Nassr was a game-changer for the club and the league. He brought immense talent, experience, and global recognition to the team, helping to elevate the profile of Saudi football. Since joining, Ronaldo has made a significant impact on the pitch, scoring goals and leading the team to success.
