As Al Nassr reshapes its squad, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the driving force behind the club’s ambitions. From the locker room to the front office, the Portuguese star’s presence is central.

According to Portuguese outlet Record (via Foot Mercato ), Cristiano Ronaldo allayed Joao Felix’s concerns about choosing Al-Nassr over Benfica by using a powerful argument: the national team. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will commence next summer, and the pair will be keen to represent their national team in the global tournament.

Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday. Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, but has since seen his fortunes decline.