Staying or going?: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his Portugal title and surprises with his future talk.

Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of Portugal 's UEFA Nations League triumph after beating Spain. In an intense final that ended in a penalty shootout, the forward celebrated another title with his teammates, cementing his place in the national team's recent history.

After the match, in the mixed zone and in the presence of international media, Ronaldo was asked about the rumors that had been circulating for weeks regarding a possible departure from Al-Nassr , the Saudi Arabian club where he has played since 2022. “Nothing will change. What if I stay at Al-Nassr? Yes,” he responded firmly.

With that statement, the former Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus, and Sporting CP player made it clear that he will continue for another season in the Saudi league, which would be his fourth year in the capital, Riyadh . Although it has not been officially announced, his renewal with the club is practically complete, pending a formal signature.

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In recent days, there has also been talk of Ronaldo participating in the Club World Cup , which begins on Saturday, June 14 in the United States . However, by confirming his stay at Al-Nassr , that option is ruled out, as the Saudi team has not qualified for the tournament.

It was striking that the player himself acknowledged having received calls from South America . According to reports, one of the clubs that expressed interest was River Plate , an Argentine team that will compete in the international tournament. However, the approach never went beyond initial contact, and there were no advanced negotiations.

Ronaldo , 40, remains a key figure in the Portuguese national team, not only for his influence on the pitch but also for his role in the dressing room. The UEFA Nations League title represents another milestone in his long career with Portugal , with whom he already won the European Championship in 2016 and a previous edition of the same competition in 2019.

With his continuity in Saudi Arabia assured, the Portuguese star's immediate future seems clear. For now, he's focused on continuing to compete for Portugal and extending his professional career, which has now spanned more than two decades at the highest level.

With information from ESPN

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