Financial Troubles Hit Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Amid Salary Delays and Transfer Issues

Al-Nassr, the Saudi Arabian football club featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, is currently facing significant financial difficulties despite being one of the wealthiest teams globally. In June 2026, the club delayed player salaries, with some players reluctantly accepting payments in installments. This financial strain has forced Al-Nassr to consider major salary cuts as the club has been operating at a loss in recent years, even after winning the Saudi league title.

The club’s financial challenges have also impacted its transfer plans. Al-Nassr sought to sign a foreign midfielder to replace Marcelo Brozovic, formerly of Inter Milan, but critics pointed to Ronaldo’s enormous daily salary of approximately 500,000 euros as a barrier to new signings. Observers in Saudi Arabia have stated that the club is struggling to meet its financial commitments and has yet to submit the necessary documents to comply with local financial fair play regulations.

Ronaldo himself is under contract with Al-Nassr until the end of the 2026/27 season, with a record-breaking two-year deal worth 492 million euros. Despite the club’s troubles, he is expected to remain with the team, which also includes high-profile players such as João Félix, Sadio Mané, Iñigo Martínez, and Kingsley Coman.