Saudis in Talks to Transfer Ronaldo to Al Hilal

Saudi officials are in difficult talks to keep Cristiano Ronaldo in the country, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told AFP on Thursday, after the star footballer suggested he was leaving Al Nassr.

The Portuguese superstar could transfer to Al Hilal and feature at the upcoming Club World Club, the source said.

"First option is a transfer to Al Hilal with an opportunity to feature in the FIFA Club World Cup or to Asia champion Al Ahli," the source added.

According to sources who spoke on condition of anonymity to Asharq Al-Awsat, Al Hilal has accepted to sign Ronaldo before the launch of the Club World Cup in the United States next month for the massive financial and technical gains it brings.

aawsat.com