Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential squad blow as the Al Nassr player reportedly agrees to move to SPL title rivals

Christiano Ronaldo leads Al Nassr through the 2025–2026 season with the aim of ending the club’s title drought and lifting the title Saudi Pro League trophy. However, the situation could take an unexpected turn for the Portuguese star. as one of his teammates has reportedly agreed to join one of his teammates Al Nassr‘s direct rivals in the SPL.

This was reported by the Saudi newspaper Okaz Sports. Al Hilal have finalized a deal to sign Abdulrahman Ghareeb. The winger has fallen out of favor under head coach Jorge Jesus, and the league leaders have taken advantage by targeting one of Al Nassr’s most recognizable Saudi players.

Ghareeb has entered the final year of his contract with Al Nassr during the 2025-2026 season, allowing Al Hilal to pursue a pre-contract agreement during the current winter transfer window. The move is now pending Al Nassr’s approvalas the club must decide whether to let him leave immediately or at the start of next season.

The Saudi international was a regular starter during Cristiano Ronaldo’s early years at the club, but his role has steadily diminished. The arrivals of Otávio, Sadio Mané, Ângelo and the recent signing of Kingsley Coman have pushed Ghareeb further down the rankings.which limited his chances in the starting eleven.

Saudi Pro League Regulations require clubs to field a minimum number of domestic players, and Ghareeb had remained a reliable option in that regard. He contributed five goals and four assists in just 484 minutes across 15 appearances (average 32 minutes per game) and even scored in the recent 2-1 win over Damac. Although not a cornerstone player, his potential departure would still represent a significant loss for Ronaldo’s side.

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What did Jorge Jesus say about transfers?

After signing John Felix, Inigo MartinezAnd Kingsley Coman During the summer transfer window, Al Nassr were widely seen as title contenders. However, after a strong start to the season, the team slipped from first place and was overtaken by Al Hilal, making reinforcements in January an unlikely scenario.

Jorge Jesus discussed the club’s transfer situation following the win over Al Shabab and was candid about Al Nassr’s limitations: “I talked about the winter period. We have no openings for foreign players and the financial situation at Al Nassr is not good and does not allow it. I hope one or two, maybe three players can join us.”

However, Al Nassr has already taken action on the domestic market. In addition to Ghareeb’s expected departure, the club has secured the signing of 21-year-old Hayder Abdulkareemwho is expected to provide depth in defense, a position that has been weakened by injuries all season.