Cristiano Ronaldo has rejected a move to Australia as the Portugal superstar weighs up his next career move.
Ronaldo, 37, is searching for a new club after mutually agreeing to part ways with Manchester United following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV last month.
A-League chief Danny Townsend disclosed audacious plans to lure Ronaldo to Australia shortly after Ronaldo's United exit, but has now confirmed that the 37-year-old has knocked back their offer.
'We had interesting discussions, and there was genuine interest, but it's clear he has other priorities at this stage,' he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
Ronaldo has been strongly linked with a lucrative switch to the Middle East, with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr reportedly tabling an offer worth £173million (AU$314.5m) per season.
However, the former Real Madrid and Juventus star dismissed those reports after Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland on Tuesday night.
'No, that's not true - not true,' he said.
Al Nassr's proposal was reportedly a two and a half year deal until the summer of 2025.
Sources close to Ronaldo on Monday had told Sportsmail reports of a deal being complete were 'nonsense'.
The forward had previously made no comments over his future during the World Cup campaign but now it seems as if he won't be moving to Saudi Arabia.
In the extraordinary aforementioned interview with Morgan, Ronaldo had admitted rumours of a €350m offer for two seasons from an unnamed Saudi Arabian club in the summer were true - which he had declined.
Al-Nassr are one of the most successful clubs in Saudi Arabia, having being crowned winners of the country's top flight nine times, with their most recent triumph coming in 2019.
Following Portugal's win over Switzerland, Ronaldo's next assignment will be in the quarter-finals against Morocco on Saturday at 3pm (GMT).
More to follow.
BrishavSharmaGarg
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Go to indian league 😂
we indians welcome goat and attendance is full in all matches
vupimnst
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Go to indian league 😂
RemusLupin
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He really should think if he can play better than his current form. If he thinks at this stage he can't offer more than he is offering, he should think about leaving Europe or retiring.
GunnArs
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i still think ronaldo ends up at chelsea. not that potter wants him there but the new owner (boehly) for commercial reasons and cr7 would be happy with a half or one and half year contract. great for ronaldo and boehly and usa, less so for chelsea and potter and auba. 🥴
Wedacdkrsz
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retiring at the age of 35 is better than playing 2 years without doing Anything..
compare their appearances and contribution in football instead comparing their ages.. afcource . Messi is far better than your goat.
concempsuz
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hope u r educated nd can read english, cr7 rejected saudi and australia
Wedacdkrsz
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after 2 year Messi already retired due to powerless so compare age first
retiring at the age of 35 is better than playing 2 years without doing Anything..
Jtm247
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the guy should focus the holes of Rodriguez from now on, he can't score others due to his age and stamina.
Shame on you and you
Beocemopsy
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I want him to go to a Portuguese club, although I would more than anything love to see him at Real Madrid for the rest of the season and then retire.
zaeablmnp
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the guy should focus the holes of Rodriguez from now on, he can't score others due to his age and stamina.
Umar-hazard
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after 2 year Messi already retired due to powerless so compare age first
yes I know but am trying to show who is better
Milan A1
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BITTER TRUTH
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after 2 year Messi already retired due to powerless so compare age first
Elraphben
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BITTER TRUTH
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They are not Age mates
Youabeltu
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upon all his riches he's unable to create job for himself still want others money, sham on this lazy donkey flop
you're a big time garbage fool,
Yiadotz
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J0yNg
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Yuuabepy
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upon all his riches he's unable to create job for himself still want others money, sham on this lazy donkey flop
Umar-hazard
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BITTER TRUTH
fourthorty430
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Champions league football is greater ..