What’s Next for CR7?
He wants one more big moment, one more run, one more shot to own the stage…
Cristiano Ronaldo just dropped a curveball that’s got the entire soccer news world spinning: he might be ditching Al-Nassr to join a club competing in next month’s FIFA Club World Cup.
A Game of Musical Chairs
It all started with a cryptic Instagram post: “One chapter closes, but the story is still being written.” That was enough to set off a tidal wave of soccer rumors. Then FIFA President Gianni Infantino added fuel to the fire, hinting at talks for Ronaldo to join the tournament, maybe even suiting up with Messi for Inter Miami.
This chapter is over.
The story? Still being written.
Grateful to all. pic.twitter.com/Vuvl5siEB3— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) May 26, 2025
Right now, it’s all smoke and speculation. FIFA opened a special 10-day transfer window so participating clubs can beef up their squads. Ronaldo’s name is now the hottest on that list. While we wait for the dust to settle, here are five possible destinations for CR7.
Inter Miami
The dream scenario: Ronaldo and Messi, finally teammates. It would be wild.
FIFA already bent the rules to let Inter Miami into the tournament even though they didn’t qualify. Why? One word: Messi. But despite the GOAT’s presence, ticket sales are still sluggish with the tournament just weeks away.
That’s where Ronaldo comes in, a walking box office. Still, it’s unlikely FIFA would want both superstars on the same team. Spreading the star power across the tournament sells more tickets. So don’t bet on this duo just yet.
🚨❌ Reports of Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi to play together at Inter Miami for Club World Cup on short term deal are wide of mark.
There’s absolutely nothing into those stories. pic.twitter.com/RSCZANvwqq
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 28, 2025
Botafogo
Soccer rumors mentioned a while back that a Brazilian club has made Ronaldo an offer. The spotlight now points to Botafogo. Owner John Textor, also a Crystal Palace shareholder, has the ambition (and wallet) to chase a name like CR7.
Ronaldo in Brazil would be wild. It’s not the Middle East. It’s gritty, fast, and technical. The tempo’s higher, the pressure’s heavier. It’d be a real test for a 40-year-old legend. And maybe that’s exactly what he wants.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Botafogo are in talks with Cristiano Ronaldo.
The offer from the Brazilian club includes a clause that allows the Portuguese star to become a partner in Eagle Football Holdings, the company that owns Botafogo, Lyon, Crystal Palace, RWD Molenbeek and FC… pic.twitter.com/3mheLLwanl
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 27, 2025
Monterrey
This one’s a sleeper pick. Monterrey has the cash, the platform, and a familiar face: Sergio Ramos. The former Real Madrid teammate could help pull Ronaldo into a short-term Liga MX project.
Mexico has a history of reviving veteran stars, such as Pep, Dani Alves, and Ronaldinho. Monterrey would let Ronaldo keep the spotlight, stay fit, and maybe bag a few more goals in a competitive league.
#Rayados de Monterrey have shown interest in signing #CristianoRonaldo for Fifa Club World Cup with the support of his former teammate and friend Sergio #Ramos, who has promoted and sponsored to CR7 the mexican club. #transfers 🇲🇽
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 26, 2025
LAFC
LAFC still needs to qualify, they face Club America on May 31. But if they make it, they’re a logical landing spot. Big city, big ambitions, a serious squad.
LAFC has the trophies, the system, and the market. Add Ronaldo, and it becomes a headline machine. He’d slot right in, and LA gets another superstar to go with its Hollywood shine.
🚨 The five options for Cristiano Ronaldo next season:
🇵🇹 Sporting CP
🇹🇷 Besiktas
🇸🇦 Al-Ahli
🏴 Chelsea
🇺🇸 Los Angeles FC(Source: Mirror) pic.twitter.com/R1oHYeeUaJ
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 18, 2025
Real Madrid or Juventus
Not likely, but not impossible.
European clubs don’t usually do short-term deals for aging stars; they’re building futures, not throwbacks. But both Real Madrid and Juventus still have strong ties to Ronaldo. And let’s be honest: from a branding and marketing angle, even a 3-game return would break the internet and shatter jersey sales records.
🇵🇹 @Cristiano scores and… ‘𝗦𝗜𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗨𝗨’! 🗣️
🤍🔙 When he netted this for @realmadrid.#CeltaRealMadrid #KickLaLigaSantander pic.twitter.com/k2lmO2c0Od
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) August 20, 2022
Still Waiting
Cristiano Ronaldo’s career stats speak for themselves, so he has nothing left to prove. The man is now chasing the 1,000-goal mark, legacy, not money.
Cristiano: “I want to score 1000 goals. And all the goals I’ve scored, they have videos so I can prove I scored 1000.”
This guy 😭😭😭😭😭
— fan (@NoodleHairCR7) August 28, 2024
He wants one more big moment, one more run, one more shot to own the stage. Whether it’s Miami, Monterrey, Madrid, or somewhere no one expects, he’s still the main character. And until he makes his move, we’ll all be sitting here, biting our nails.
