Portugal and Al-Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo is plotting his exit from the Saudi Arabian club side come next summer.
Mundo Deportivo, Ronaldo reports that the 38-year-old has realized the glaring differences between the Middle East club’s infrastructure and that of Europe.
According to insinuations emerging from Ronaldo’s camp, the lanky forward could be heading back to Europe.
There are speculations Newcastle FC could be interested in snapping up the forward to play Champions League football for them next season.
The Portugal international joined the club as a free agent in January and signed a two-year deal worth a reported €200 million per year.
The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar has impressed at Mrsool Park, where he has scored 13 goals and contributed two assists in 17 games across competitions.
Ronaldo’s team is second in the Saudi Pro League table, three points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad.
However, Ronaldo will reportedly have to compensate for the remaining months of his deal before departing the Saudi side.
Moreover, Ronaldo will also be sanctioned with a four-month restriction on his eligibility to play in any official game.