Which Club Should Sign Ronaldo and Neymar for Club World Cup?

Two GOATs 🐐

The tournament’s already packed with star power: Messi, Kane, Mbappe, Dembele…

The FIFA Club World Cup games are shaping up to be the perfect storm: elite-level soccer in June and July, plus a wildcard twist—free agents might be stepping onto the pitch.

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A Window of Chaos

The tournament’s already packed with star power: Messi, Kane, Mbappe, Dembele, you name it. But here’s the kicker: not every club has that kind of firepower. Enter FIFA’s curveball. As soccer news reported, there’s going to be a special 10-day transfer window just for the tournament’s participating clubs.

Translation? Big-name free agents could sign short-term deals just to play in this event. So, guys like Ronaldo and Neymar might suit up one more time under the global spotlight.

Neymar is wanted by Mexican club Pachuca as they want him join for the the FIFA Club World Cup, via MARCA 😳🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/SEGnyfIm6h

— OneFootball (@OneFootball) June 4, 2025

Ronaldo: The King Without a Crown (For Now)

FIFA’s own president fanned the flames, hinting that CR7 could show up. Then, Ronaldo himself dropped a cryptic social post that sent the soccer rumor mill into overdrive.

His contract with Al-Nassr ends June 30. No news on a renewal. In fact, the waters are murky; some reports say he’s eyeing a switch to rivals Al-Hilal (who are playing in the tournament).

He’s said before that he loves life in Saudi and that his family’s settled there. Makes sense. But that doesn’t mean he’s staying put.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 137th international goal 🇵🇹©️#NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/CnOiL3cIVV

— UEFA EURO (@UEFAEURO) June 6, 2025

Fluminense’s president, Mario Bittencourt, confirmed he reached out to Ronaldo and got turned down. The Brazilian league isn’t on CR7’s radar. Fair enough.

Other suitors? Monterrey, Botafogo, even LAFC. If Ronaldo wants that elusive 1,000-goal milestone—and another World Cup run—he might need to ditch Saudi. Monterrey could work: Liga MX is fierce, the fans are fanatics, and he’d be worshiped. And LAFC has the Lights, cameras, and silverware. Ronaldo’s net worth is impressive, so his next move won’t be about money.

Neymar: Still Got Juice?

Neymar’s contract with Santos is also done on June 30—and this one’s clear. No renewal. He’s had a quiet, forgettable season: 14 games, barely a spark. Still, he’s only 33. There’s gas left in the tank, even if the engine’s not what it used to be.

Fluminense made a move. Bittencourt even called Neymar. The answer? A polite brush-off. Neymar said he’s taking the month off to reset and figure out his next step.

We could see Neymar vs. Vinicius Jr. when Al Hilal and Real Madrid face off in the Club World Cup 😎👀 pic.twitter.com/W9nGNwfb3D

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 5, 2024

Pachuca reportedly dangled $5 million for one season. Neymar said no. His focus is Europe. Italy, Spain, and England are all rumored to be in talks.

Still, imagine Neymar lighting it up in Mexico. Or even in MLS. Red Bull Salzburg could use some veteran swagger on their baby-faced roster. Seattle Sounders could be a perfect spot. No big-name player right now, and Neymar would turn every match into an event.

Expect Mayhem

These next few days are going to be nuts. Whispers, backdoor meetings, headlines that flip by the hour. But count on this: when the dust settles, someone’s going to drop a bombshell signing.

The FIFA Club World Cup might become the wildest transfer window we’ve seen in years.

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