There were earlier rumors linking Ronaldo with a move to Al Hilal, potentially as a replacement for Neymar, who is unlikely to feature for the team next season. However, Romano has clarified that Ronaldo is currently focused on extending his stay with Al Nassr.

“There’s something to clarify on Cristiano Ronaldo, who is out of contract at the end of the season with Al Nassr,” Romano explained in a video on his YouTube channel. “My understanding is that he’s still speaking with Al Nassr to extend his contract. The conversation is ongoing. The reports of Ronaldo joining Al Hilal – the most successful Saudi Pro League side – are not true.”

“The full focus for Cristiano is the Al Nassr project,” he continued. “Of course, there needs to be new players to reinforce the squad – this has to be part of the plan for them in 2025 – and this is the case. Links to Fenerbahce are being played down by Jose Mourinho, but that’s the reality. They’ve never made contact with Cristiano Ronaldo.”

Mourinho denies Ronaldo to Fenerbahce rumors

Turkish club Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, was another rumored destination for Ronaldo. Mourinho, who coached the Portuguese star during their time at Real Madrid, has firmly dismissed these reports.

“Cristiano Ronaldo will not be joining Fenerbahce,” Mourinho stated, according to Fabrizio Romano. “I have three excellent attackers, and I don’t need another one. Cristiano will always be Cristiano, but I don’t want him because I am satisfied with my forwards.”

Cristiano Ronaldo’s huge impact in Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo joined Al Nassr as a free agent following his departure from Manchester United on December 31, 2022. Since arriving in Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese legend has scored 74 goals and provided 18 assists in 83 appearances for the club.

Although no trophies have come his way with Al Nassr, Ronaldo has enjoyed an impressive 2024, playing 51 matches (39 for Al Nassr and 12 for the Portugal national team). Across those games, he netted 43 goals and registered eight assists, showcasing his enduring prowess at the highest level.

The Italian player had a great season with Bologna FC last season in the Serie A revelation team. The 22-year-old player was one of Italy’s best players at the European Championship in Germany.

In recent days, Calafiori has been linked with big European clubs such as Real Madrid, Juventus and Chelsea, but finally, the Italian has opted for the ‘Gunners’ for the 24/25 season.

England’s Arsenal will be Riccardo Calafiori’s new team

According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal and Bologna have reached an agreement for Riccardo Calafiori. Understand fee is €40m plus €5m add-ons and sell-on clause. To complete this operation: Basel and Bologna to agree 50% sell-on payment terms.

The price of the player has been revalued in this Euro 2024 and it is that the Italian, who at the beginning of the championship was worth about 20 million euros, now costs about 60 million, but it seems that Arsenal and Bologna FC have reached an agreement for the player for the amount indicated by Fabrizio Romano.

Always in the know, Romano’s rumors are usually airtight, the Italian broke many USMNT rumors that have virtually been money on the spot, like Pulisic’s transfer to AC Milan.

To the shock of many of his followers on social media, Romano shared the screen time on his phone which comes in at a whopping 17 hours!

Fabrizio Romano top transfer journalist in soccer

The Italian uploaded the image when responding to a follower who uploaded the amount of time his grandfather spent on his phone. Fans were shocked to see that Romano spent as much as 17 hours.

Users began to write, “do you ever sleep”, or “you have an addiction”, another replied: “Bro tweets in his sleep.” Romano’s reputation in the industry has skyrocketed over the last four years as he appears in as many as 15 shows per week.