At 40 and with his future in balance, Cristiano Ronaldo has been dominating headlines these past few days again, not for a record goal, but because no one knows where he’s playing next season. According to reports from Marca, negotiations with Al-Nassr over a contract extension have hit a wall, leaving the Saudi club and its fanbase in limbo. The proposal on the table would tie him to Riyadh for another two seasons, but so far, there’s no agreement—and no guarantees. Al-Nassr is understandably keen to hold onto its biggest star. Ronaldo didn’t just boost their goals tally—he put Saudi football on the global map. Shirt sales skyrocketed, stadiums filled up, and international eyes turned to a league that had struggled for attention. He’s more than a forward for the club—he’s a brand, a business, a headline machine. But on Ronaldo’s side, the calculus is more complex. Staying in peak condition at 40 is a full-time job, and sources say he’s weighing up his options with his inner circle. Those options reportedly include a possible return to Europe, a high-profile MLS stint, or even a final farewell in Portugal. For now, the club is keeping calm. They know the next move rests solely with Ronaldo—and that rushing him won’t work. Whatever he chooses, one thing’s clear: this decision could mark the final chapter of one of football’s most iconic careers. The world, once again, waits on CR7.