Al Nassr 'sign Cristiano Ronaldo Jr' and hand him iconic shirt number after Man Utd exit

Al Nassr have signed Cristiano Ronaldo's son, according to stunning reports.

Ronaldo joined Al Nassr following the mutual termination of his Manchester United contract.

His move to Saudi Arabia prompted a host of other top stars to swap Europe for the Middle East, with the likes of Karim Benzema, Neymar and Riyad Mahrez also making the switch.

The PIF-backed clubs Al Ittihad, Al Hilal and Al Ahli have recruited heavily, with Al Nassr boasting the 38-year-old as well as the superstar forward's son.

That's according to Arriyadiyah, who claim Al Nassr have snapped up Cristiano Ronaldo Jr in a major coup.

What's more, the report states the 13-year-old has been handed the iconic No.7 shirt - the same shirt number as his father for Al Nassr.

Ronaldo Jr will start training in the coming days.

Ronaldo will be reunited with his son, with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner telling Al Nassr that he would like to sign a contract extension through to 2027, when he will be in his early forties.

A potential extension would allow him to figure for Portugal at another World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo with his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Image: Getty

When asked about his international future, the Portuguese said, via Record: “I always have something to prove, when we have nothing to prove it is a sign that we are dead for life.

“Every year I always have something to prove. Proving that I can set an example of longevity, at 38-and-a-half years old I think I'll still do very interesting things.

"What? Goals, assists, good preparation in the Selection, having a good qualifying phase, a good European Championship and continuing to do what I've done in my 21-year career.

“I'll continue to enjoy it the same way. I still feel useful and good. It's continuing to enjoy football, which is what I like most.”

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Topics: Football, Cristiano Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, Al Nassr

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