The post included a picture of him in an Al Nassr jersey and concluded: “The story? Still being written. Grateful to all.”
Speculation has now moved into overdrive about where the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward will move next.
Al Jazeera takes a look at what might occur in the coming days and possible options ahead for a player who remains one of world football’s most bankable assets.
Why would Ronaldo leave Al Nassr?
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr from Manchester United in January 2023 in a move that shocked the world.
The five-time world player of the year was the marquee signing that the Saudi Pro League needed to elevate its global standing.
His lucrative two-and-a-half-year deal, estimated to have been worth 200 million euros ($214.5m), comes to an end in June but was widely expected to be renewed.
Al Nassr have failed to win any titles in Ronaldo’s time at the club and disappointingly have missed out on a place at both the FIFA Club World Cup and the Asian Champions League, having finished third in the league this season.
A place in the Asian Champions League Two is now the best they can hope for via a playoff.
