Cristiano Ronaldo is “open to new challenges” in 2025, according to Marca. The superstar forward’s contract at Al Nassr is due to expire in June, meaning he is free to negotiate with clubs outside the Saudi Pro League from Jan. 1.
According to the story on Marca’s front page the Portugal captain does not want to leave the Riyadh club without winning the league title, but embarking on a new “project” in another league cannot be ruled out.
One thing that is for sure is that the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward, who turns 40 in February, is not thinking about retirement as he has the tally of 1,000 career goals in his sights.
Manchester United could begin the January transfer window by making bids for Fulham defender Antonee Robinson and Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, according to the Mirror and Mail respectively.
Spain international Martin Zubimendi could be “the new Toni Kroos” Diario AS reports. The Real Sociedad midfielder is coveted by a number of top Premier League clubs, with Liverpool failing in their summer bid to sign the Euro 2024 winner and Manchester City linked with a January move.
However, AS claims that Real Madrid’s desire to sign a creative midfielder means the 25-year-old is now a candidate for them due to his “age, price and position.”
