While Ronaldo is physically present, his dissatisfaction with the club’s situation is reportedly acute. The source of his anger stems from a chaotic January transfer window in which he feels Al-Nassr were left unsupported by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), while their direct rivals were nearly handed a decisive advantage.<\/p>\n
Tensions reached a boiling point regarding the future of Benzema. The former Real Madrid striker, currently at Al-Ittihad, was the subject of a controversial proposed transfer to league leaders Al-Hilal. Ronaldo is understood to have been incensed by the prospect of the league’s dominant force – who are one point ahead of Al-Nassr in the table – being allowed to sign one of the world’s best forwards from a direct rival. In the end, however, the veteran Portugal star was unable to prevent his former Real Madrid team-mate from making the switch.<\/p>\n
Ronaldo reportedly viewed this as clear evidence of an uneven playing field, where Al-Hilal are given preferential treatment in recruitment while Al-Nassr struggle to bring in elite reinforcements to compete. Reports suggest Ronaldo actively intervened to express his outrage, effectively helping to block a move that he felt would have destroyed the competitive integrity of the Saudi Pro League. The fact that Al-Nassr failed to make significant signings of their own to close the gap has only compounded his frustration, leaving him feeling isolated in his ambition to win silverware.<\/p>\n