02.02.2026 08:40
The crisis caused by Cristiano Ronaldo at his club Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia has also affected Fenerbahçe's transfer plans. Ronaldo reacted strongly to Al Hilal strengthening its squad with Karim Benzema and stated that he would not play. This situation has led to a reevaluation of transfer plans in Saudi football. Ronaldo's reaction has cast uncertainty over Fenerbahçe's transfer of Youssef En-Nesyri.
The crisis caused by Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia has affected not only Al Nassr but also indirectly impacted Fenerbahçe's transfer plans. The Portuguese star's stand has shaken the balance among Saudi clubs.
BENZEMA PLAN TRIGGERED THE CRISIS
Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, reacted strongly to the plan to strengthen the squad of the leading Al Hilal with Karim Benzema. It was learned that Ronaldo declared "I will not play" after this development.
PIF DETAIL INCREASED TENSION
The management of Al Nassr, Al Hilal, and Al Ittihad by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) was at the center of the crisis. It was reminded that Jorge Jesus had previously stated that PIF made moves in favor of Al Hilal, and the desire to transfer Benzema from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal further escalated Ronaldo's reaction.
DECLARING "I WILL NOT PLAY"
It was stated that Cristiano Ronaldo informed the club management that he would not wear the jersey in the Al Riyadh match after the decision was made. Following this outburst, transfer plans in Saudi football were re-evaluated.
BENZEMA TRANSFER PUT ON HOLD
After Ronaldo's crisis, it was noted that Karim Benzema's transfer from Al Ittihad to Al Hilal has been temporarily suspended.
CRITICAL POINT CONCERNING FENERBAHÇE
These developments are also of great interest to Fenerbahçe. The yellow-navy blue team had convinced Al Ittihad, which faced the possibility of losing Benzema during the N'Golo Kanté transfer process, by including Youssef En-Nesyri in the agreement.
EN-NESYRI TRANSFER ENTERED UNCERTAINTY
With the change in balances among Saudi clubs following the crisis caused by Cristiano Ronaldo, the future of Youssef En-Nesyri's transfer has also become a matter of curiosity.