CRISTIANO RONALDO is reportedly considering a summer move away from Al-Nassr – but clubs will have to pay a significant fee to sign him.
The forward, who turns 41 on Thursday, is currently understood to be on strike at Al-Nassr due to discontent with business behind the scenes.
Ronaldo is furious about the apparent favouritism the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has shown to rival clubs in the Saudi Pro League during the transfer window.
Al-Nassr only signed one player last month in 21-year-old midfielder Haydeer Abdulkareem – despite requests from head coach Jorge Jesus to recruit more.
Ronaldo complained as a result and subsequently refused to play in the Saudi Pro League match against Al-Riyadh on Monday.
A report from Portuguese outlet Record now claims that he is considering move away.
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The Real Madrid legend allegedly has a £43million release clause in his current deal.
That was included when he penned a new two-year contract last summer.
It remains to be seen if any club will attempt to trigger his release clause.
His wages could also be a potential issue for anyone looking to sign him.
Ronaldo is currently the highest-paid footballer in the world and earns roughly £488,000 each day.
The forward, who has scored 18 goals in 22 appearances this season, hinted at a shock return to European football in December.
He said: “My passion is high and I want to continue. It doesn’t matter where I play, whether in the Middle East or Europe.
“I always enjoy playing football and I want to keep going. I will reach the number (of 1,000 goals) for sure, if no injuries.”
Ronaldo is currently on 960 career goals.
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