Cristiano Ronaldo was 'fooled' into signing deal with Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told that he was 'fooled' by Al Nassr's contract and encouraged to quit football in Saudi Arabia and seek a return to Real Madrid.

After a blistering start to his life in Saudi Arabia, amidst a whole lot of fanfare, things seem to have already unraveled somewhat for Ronaldo.

It's not that it's going terribly exactly, but it's looking very unlikely that he's going to pick up any silverware, having fallen behind rivals Al Ittihad in the title race and been knocked out of the cup.

Those facts were laid bare by a former Al Nassr player last week, who mocked the five time Ballon d'Or winner for celebrating a goal recently.

Some in the country had earlier claimed that the forward should have been arrested and deported, following an obscene gesture made towards a section of fans.

And they may get their wish without the law being involved, with reports he's ready to swap the Middle East for a return to Spain with Real.

Former Barcelona star Rivaldo believes that the 38-year-old should make the surprise return to Bernabeu, claiming that he was tricked by the amount of money on offer by Al Nassr.

"I understand that sometimes the players are fooled by the big contract they sign in Saudi Arabia but then life there is more closed and football is not always as easy as expected," the Brazilian told Mundo Deportivo.

"So, you may be going through a phase of some disappointment and even reflection. If the money you’re getting makes up for the not-so-happy life you’re living right now.

Ronaldo has been told to go back to Real. Image: Alamy

"It would be good for him and for football to see Cristiano Ronaldo return to Real Madrid to finish his career.

"Of course, the fans have to understand that they cannot demand the same from him as when he was 25 or 26 years old, but he can still help the club in more conquests."

The rumour linking the Real all time top goalscorer back to the 14 times Champions League winner suggested it would be in an ambassador role.

That suggests that a return to the Spanish capital would mean him having to hang up his playing boots, which he's shown no suggestion of wanting to do.

Whilst a Barca legend tells him to leave Saudi Arabia, another could be joining him there, in the form of long time rival Lionel Messi.

The PSG star's contract expires at the end of the season, and, despite an apology for going to the Middle East country recently, he is expected to leave the Parc des Princes in the summer.