The discussions come shortly after the football superstar hinted at his departure from Al Nassr, the club he joined in 2022. There is an ongoing difficult negotiation to convince Ronaldo to stay and play," said the source, highlighting the significance of the talks

According to Saudi outlet Okaz, Ronaldo has made it clear that a contract renewal will only be considered if the club undertakes a significant structural revamp—starting with the dismissal of Pioli, sporting director Fernando Hierro, and nearly half of the current first-team squad

Barcelona is firm in its stance and has no intention of letting the talented Lopez go, especially with the midfielder’s contract running until 2029. The club has set a release clause of €60 million, a figure that would make any potential transfer a complicated and expensive affair

The French international, once regarded as one of the most talented midfielders of his generation, is now free to return to competitive action, with potential moves to Major League Soccer (MLS) or the Saudi Pro League reportedly on the table

Following Ronaldo on the list is NBA star Stephen Curry, who amassed $153.8 million, followed by heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury ($147 million), Argentine football icon Lionel Messi ($135 million), and basketball legend LeBron James ($133.2 million)

From Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior to Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, the Middle Eastern league is ready to break records in an effort to lure elite talent to its shores

Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards, Ronaldo asserted that “Saudi Arabia’s league is much better than the French league,” pointing to the dominance of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as the reason Ligue 1 falls short in terms of competition

According to reports, the Cottagers are willing to meet Al-Ettifaq’s £5 million (€6m/$6m) asking price, and the Liverpool legend is prepared to sanction the move

The 31-year-old forward, who moved to Saudi Arabia in August 2023 for a reported €90 million ($98 million) transfer from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has struggled with injuries since his arrival, limiting his appearances for the Saudi Pro League side

This unfortunate turn of events limited him to just five appearances for Al-Hilal, causing frustration for the player and his new club. After undergoing surgery, Neymar commenced individual training in July, gradually working his way back to fitness

According to Todofichajes, Al-Nassr is open to allowing Mane to leave, provided they receive a satisfactory financial offer. The club has set a minimum price tag of €15 million ($16 million) for the 32-year-old, whose contract with the Saudi club runs until 2026

Last year, the Saudi Pro League made waves in the transfer market, ranking second only to the Premier League in expenditure, with nearly £750 million spent on acquiring nearly 100 overseas players