Cristiano Ronaldo’s links to Paris Saint-Germain have been shut down, with surprising January transfer rumours brought to a close.
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- Contract running down in Middle East
- Return to Europe speculated on
- Shock switch to French capital ruled out
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner recently claimed that the Saudi Pro League, where he is currently turning out for Al-Nassr, is a stronger division that Ligue 1. Said comments raised plenty of eyebrows in France, but speculation quickly surfaced regarding a potential move to Paris for Portuguese GOAT Ronaldo.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
His eternal rival, Lionel Messi, spent two seasons with PSG after severing ties with Barcelona in 2021. It has been claimed that Ronaldo could tread a similar path as he returns to Europe after two goal-laden years in the Middle East.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has, however, rubbished the shock gossip, saying in a social media post: “Paris Saint-Germain are not in talks to sign Cristiano Ronaldo despite reports. Discussions not even taking place now.”
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WHAT NEXT?
Ronaldo could still be on the move early in 2025 as his record-breaking contract in Riyadh is running down towards free agency. The evergreen 39-year-old is said to be open to the idea of taking on a new challenge, although Al-Nassr remain eager to put fresh terms in place.