Cristiano Ronaldo Has 'Recommended' Al-Nassr Sign Real Madrid Star

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly pushing Al-Nassr to launch a stunning raid for Antonio Rudiger. The experienced German defender is seeing his contract at Santiago Bernabeu run down and will become a free agent in the summer of 2026 if no extension is agreed. It is claimed that CR7 wants to see the former Chelsea centre-half join him in the Saudi Pro League.

As Rudiger has less than six months left to run on his current deal, he is free to enter into negotiations with any suitors outside of Spain. According to Fichajes, Al-Nassr are ready to make a serious play for his signature.

It is claimed that "discussions for a possible renewal are not progressing" in Madrid and Rudiger is "starting to generate a noise that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore". The "most likely scenario" at this stage is considered to be a move elsewhere when the 2025-26 campaign comes to a close.

He is said to be attracting interest from "several ambitious projects", with big-spending teams in the Middle East forming part of that pack. Real are reportedly willing to let him leave as they remain in a "defensive transition process", with recruitment focus being narrowed on "medium to long-term" additions.

The Blancos have always been reluctant to tie aging stars - those over the age of 30 - down on lengthy deals. Rudiger will turn 33 in March. Real Madrid are "not willing to compromise future planning with long contracts or conditions outside their roadmap".

With that in mind, "one of the destinations that has gained momentum in recent weeks is Al-Nassr". They already have Portuguese GOAT Ronaldo on their books, alongside Joao Felix and former Liverpool winger Sadio Mane.

They are looking to bolster their back line and see Rudiger as an