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Cristiano Ronaldo back in training with Al-Nassr despite ongoing £488k-per-day strike

Cristiano Ronaldo back in training with Al-Nassr despite ongoing �488k-per-day strike

Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo has been pictured back in training with his Saudi Pro League side, Al-Nassr, despite being on strike.

The 41-year-old Portuguese star had refused to play,with his participation in the upcoming match against Al-Ittihad still not certain.

Ronaldo, who earns an astronomical £488,000-a-day, is understood to be unhappy with the recruitment at his club and thinks the Saudi backers are giving their rivals preferential treatment.

But the Portuguese forward was seen working out on the pitch in a training session under the watchful eye of manager Jorge Jesus, in a hint that he could return to the fold, having previously trained away.

Ronaldo shared pictures of himself training with his 671million followers.

He included a couple of blue and yellow heart emojis (the club’s colours).

Ronaldo, who is the biggest name and marketing centre-piece of the Saudi Pro League, is currently expected to boycott his second game in succession.

He is said to want a concrete guarantee that the PIF will make changes to the way his side is run. Karim Benzema recently completed a controversial switch from Al-Ittihad to Al-Hilal, marking a bitter blow for Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has reportedly been aggrieved that Al-Hilal have a net spend £180million higher than that of his own team since the 2022-23 season, when he arrived.

Al-Nassr are currently second in the table, just one point behind Al-Hilal and 12 points ahead of their next opponents.

Cristiano Ronaldo back in training with Al-Nassr despite ongoing �488k-per-day strike

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