Journalist Fabrizio Romano has issued an update on reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a surprise transfer to Chelsea.
Ronaldo, 41, has previously enjoyed two stints in the Premier League with Manchester United, having also represented Sporting CP, Juventus, Real Madrid and current side Al Nassr.
Just last month, Ronaldo went on strike due to feeling that other clubs – such as Al Hilal – are being prioritised in the transfer window by owners, the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
PIF also own Al Ahli, Al Ittihad and Premier League side Newcastle United.
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Ronaldo was not included in Al Nassr’s squad for the fixtures against Al Ittihad and Al Riyadh, as well as against Arkadag, before returning and scoring a brace in a 4-0 win over Al Hazem on 21 February.
Despite the five-time Ballon d’Or winner returning to action, several reports have linked him with a transfer to Chelsea.
In late February, Football Insider reported that Chelsea were eyeing a move for the Portuguese forward, which would only be viable if he was prepared to take a cut on his reported £3.5 million per week salary.
As reported by Capology, Chelsea’s current highest earner is captain Reece James, who receives £250,000 per week, which equates to £13 million per year.
So, could Ronaldo be playing his football in West London come the 2026/27 campaign?
In his latest YouTube video, posted on Sunday (8 March), Romano revealed what he knows about the rumours.
“Many people have asked me in recent days about this topic, and perhaps there were some links in England, but this is completely fake news, of course,” Romano said.
“There is absolutely nothing at all between Cristiano Ronaldo and Chelsea. I don’t think that we need to clarify.”
Ronaldo, who has netted 21 goals in 22 games so far this season, is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, with Al Nassr head coach Jorge Jesus admitting that the issue is “more serious” than the medical team first thought.
It remains unclear whether Ronaldo will feature during the international break, with Portugal set to face Mexico and the United States on 29 March and 1 April, respectively.
Over the weekend, Ronaldo travelled to Spain for treatment and will be hoping to return to action not only to help bolster Al Nassr’s chances of securing the Saudi Pro League title but also to guide Portugal to a maiden World Cup triumph this summer.
Topics: Cristiano Ronaldo, Chelsea, Fabrizio Romano, Football, Premier League, Al Nassr
Luke Davies