Cristiano Ronaldo’s imminent move to Al-Nassr took a significant step forward, with the Saudi Arabian club terminating Vincent Aboubakar’s contract. Aboubakar, a Cameroonian striker, was the unfortunate casualty of the move, as Saudi Pro League rules state that each club can only register eight foreign players.
His termination allowed Al-Nassr to make room for Ronaldo, who is set to become the highest-paid player in all sports. The move had been a long time in the making, with Ronaldo having been heavily linked with a move to the Middle East.
Aboubakar, on the other hand, is now a free agent and could be on the move again soon. Manchester United has been linked with a move for the forward, with manager Erik ten Hag looking to add some squad depth following Ronaldo’s departure. In the meantime, all eyes are on Ronaldo as he prepares to debut for Al-Nassr.
His arrival was sure to bring plenty of excitement to the Saudi Pro League and beyond, and the world would be watching to see how the five-time Ballon d’Or winner fares in his new surroundings. It’s set to be a massive occasion for the club, who had to make way for Ronaldo by terminating Aboubakar’s contract to comply with league regulations.