Cristiano Ronaldo’s Future At Al-Nassr Sparks Speculation Of Portuguese Successors Amid Pay Battle

Al-Nassr is reportedly planning for Cristiano Ronaldo's eventual departure, eyeing Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as a successor to maintain fan interest. Manchester City's Bernardo Silva is also considered a cheaper alternative. Meanwhile, Ronaldo is embroiled in a €20 million pay dispute with former club Juventus, adding another layer to the Saudi club's future transfer strategies.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Future At Al-Nassr Sparks Speculation Of Portuguese Successors Amid Pay Battle (Image Via Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo is still the face of Al-Nassr in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but the club is already planning for life after him. Reports on September 29, 2025, say Al-Nassr officials are eyeing Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as a possible successor. The Saudi side wants a Portuguese star to keep Ronaldo’s big fanbase interested. At the same time, Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva is also being watched as a cheaper option if Bruno does not move. Cristiano Ronaldo is also fighting a pay claim worth about €20 million with former club Juventus.

Bruno Fernandes emerges as Al-Nassr’s top target after Cristiano Ronaldo

According to Football Transfers, Bruno Fernandes is the name being pushed by Saudi officials. The 31-year-old Manchester United captain has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League several times. On June 4, 2025, Bruno told reporters he turned down a very large offer from Al-Hilal and said he wanted to “stay at the highest level.” That line shows he values top competitions now, but the Saudi league remains keen because Bruno is Portuguese like Ronaldo and could keep Portuguese fans watching. Clubs and agents are talking, and Al-Nassr are said to be confident they can try again in future windows. Also Read: Rasmus Hojlund Reveals Why Cristiano Ronaldo Is His Idol And Picks Two Premier League Strikers Among World’s Best

Al-Nassr weigh Bernardo Silva move while Cristiano Ronaldo battles €20m dispute

If Bruno does not move, Al-Nassr could turn to Bernardo Silva from Manchester City. TalkSport and other outlets say Bernardo, 31, has been linked with Saudi offers once his City contract ends, and clubs in Saudi see him as a realistic, slightly cheaper target than Bruno. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is not free to leave because he is under contract with Al-Nassr, and he also has a legal fight with Juventus over unpaid wages. Reports published on September 28–29, 2025, say Ronaldo claims nearly €20 million from Juventus for money owed during his time in Turin; the case is active and has future court dates. That legal row is separate from Al-Nassr’s transfer planning, but it keeps Ronaldo in the headlines and may affect how the Saudi league plans its next big signing.

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