Al Nassr’s $200 Million Debt: Is Cristiano Ronaldo Eyeing Club Ownership Like Messi?
Al Nassr reportedly faces $200 million in debt amid rising player wages and potential ownership changes. Could Cristiano Ronaldo follow Lionel Messi's path into club ownership? Reports have linked RedBird Capital Partners to a potential takeover of the Saudi Pro League club, but no official confirmation has been announced.
Al Nassr is facing serious financial issues, while selling the club is a potential option. The high wages of players, with no massive deals to offset the costs, are causing issues in the Saudi Pro League. Is Cristiano Ronaldo following the pathway of Leo Messi?
Al Nassr reportedly faces a $200 million debt due to the high wages of superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Kingsley Coman, and Sadio Mané. According to GOAL, discussions are already underway regarding the potential sale of the Riyadh-based club.
Cristiano Ronaldo holds a major role at Al Nassr. He is earning an estimated €210 million annually at the club. He could be at the centre of a major ownership development alongside a group of investors, similar to Leo Messi at Inter Miami. This would not only increase Cristiano's control over the Saudi League but also over Al Nassr.
But owning a club is a big deal. Here comes RedBird Capital Partners, the investment firm that already owns AC Milan in Serie A, which has reportedly also been linked as a potential contender.
Ronaldo owns a club in Spain's second division. A link with Al Nassr could also be a game-changer for him in club ownership. Perhaps this could be the potential role he will have after his retirement.
Until now, no official statement has been released by the club. From the investors' side, there has also been no official communication. We have to wait to see what the future holds for Al Nassr. With the fall of Al Nassr, how many more will go down?
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Muhammad Saad Ismail is a multimedia journalist and columnist with international experience across sports, politics, and digital media. His work spans multiple regions, including Europe, North America, and Africa, reflecting a strong global perspective in contemporary journalism. He began establishing his profile as a sports writer with World in Sports, where he produced match reports and tactical analyses covering football and cricket. Expanding into international media, he contributed as a sports journalist at MancSports, focusing on club-level football analysis, and later worked with Meer as an entertainment journalist, blending sports coverage with cultural and entertainment narratives. Alongside his reporting roles, Saad has held editorial responsibilities as Web Content Manager at The Hub Web , where he managed and published content across sports and entertainment while driving audience engagement through opinion-led journalism. Currently, he serves as a Political Journalist at The FLUC, producing research-driven commentary on global politics and public policy. In parallel, he works as an NBA correspondent for Verticality Sports, delivering analytical coverage, feature stories, and performance breakdowns centered on league trends and key storylines. With a foundation in Mass Communication and professional training from institutions such as Al Jazeera, Reuters, and the Press Council of Pakistan, Saad combines traditional reporting skills with modern multimedia expertise. His work is defined by analytical depth, cross-platform storytelling, and a commitment to informed, impactful journalism.
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