Cristiano Ronaldo, who moved to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, is not done with the UEFA Champions League yet. A clause in the star’s contract with his new club could allow him to return to Europe on loan next season if a club ends up in a Champions League spot.
That club is Newcastle United.
If the English team finishes in the top four, Cristiano Ronaldo has a loan clause to St. James Park next season, according to Spanish outlet Marca. This is due to the fact that the Saudi Public Investment Fund owns Newcastle United. Al Nassr, who is of course in Saudi Arabia, has links to Newcastle United, by extension.
Ronaldo remains determined to extend his records in the Champions League. For example, he has the most goals in the history of the competition. Lionel Messi is only 11 goals behind the Portuguese. Then, he is in five Champions League titles, one away from tying the record held by Paco Gento.
However, no Champions League club expressed interest in signing Ronaldo to let him fight for those records. Instead, he opted for the most lucrative contract in soccer history. In total, Ronaldo is spinning.
Ronaldo has a clause for the transfer of Newcastle
That contract included the clause for Ronaldo to return to England with Newcastle United. So it’s likely he’ll be watching the Magpies closely to make sure they finish in the top four.
This season, Newcastle have been on a tear. The club sits in third place in the table, with just one defeat at this point in the campaign. Based on current form and the relative struggles of clubs like Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham, Newcastle have a clear path to the top four.
Therefore, Ronaldo has a way back to the Champions League. In the 2020/21 season, when Manchester United were in the competition, Ronaldo thrived. He scored six goals in seven games, including several crucial goals late on to secure United’s points. He also brings experience to a Newcastle team full of players likely to make their Champions League debut.
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