Ronaldo Jr. Favors Europe Over Al-Nassr Promotion as Real Madrid and PSG Track
Reports indicate the teenager prefers elite academy development over a fast-track to Saudi senior football.
Overview
- Multiple outlets on Wednesday reported the 15-year-old is leaning toward a move back to Europe rather than stepping into Al-Nassr’s first team.
- Interest from Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and Inter is described in English reports and remains unconfirmed by the clubs.
- Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. trained with Real Madrid’s under-16s in March during his father’s rehab in Spain, fueling talk of a place in the Spanish club’s academy.
- Family members are said to want him to stay in Saudi Arabia to reduce media pressure and comparisons, while Cristiano Ronaldo has voiced a wish to play with his son.
- A European move, if it happens, would likely shelve expectations in Riyadh of a near-term promotion and the much-discussed father–son pairing at Al-Nassr.