Cristiano Ronaldo Wins Legal Battle Against Juventus, Reclaims 20 Million Euros In Unpaid Wages Before DepartureAlthough still under contract with Al Nassr, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence has long transcended the pitch.
Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr includes a release clause worth 44 million pounds, a figure that could theoretically open the door for his departure this summer. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s recent pressure on Saudi football decision-makers has made this assumption more realistic.
Ronaldo has warned the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Saudi Pro League that he will leave Saudi Arabia if he cannot obtain more competitive guarantees. Ronaldo is particularly dissatisfied with Al Nassr’s transfer strategy, especially failing to understand why cross-town rivals Al Hilal can mobilize resources to sign Karim Benzema, which has deepened his doubts about unfairness between state-backed clubs.
Despite the tense atmosphere, Ronaldo’s popularity in Saudi Arabia remains extremely high. In a recent match, not only Al Nassr fans but also Al Ittihad fans publicly expressed their support for the Portuguese superstar—on the 7th minute of the game, banners with the number 7 were unfurled in the stands.
Meanwhile, in Europe, Ronaldo won an important legal battle. An Italian court dismissed Juventus’ claim for the return of 9.8 million euros paid in 2024. The dispute involved wages during the pandemic pay cut period; Juventus claimed to have reached a pay cut agreement with the player, while Ronaldo pursued approximately 20 million euros in unpaid wages before his departure in 2021. The final judicial ruling supported Ronaldo’s claim.
As for the possibility of returning to the Premier League, this path seems completely closed. According to sources close to Manchester United, the club has no interest in welcoming Ronaldo back for the third time.
Ronaldo still maintains enormous influence in competitive, economic and even political aspects. From his game with Saudi authorities to his legal dispute with his former club, the future of the Portuguese superstar has never been so full of variables, yet he has always occupied the focus of world football.
