Cristiano Ronaldo missed Al-Nassr's match, while Romano is busy debunking rumors; Chelsea will not sign Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo did not participate in Al-Nassr's recent Saudi Pro League fixture. The club officially explained that Ronaldo is injured and is undergoing treatment in Madrid, Spain, specifically for a hamstring injury. While this absence is due to a normal injury, speculation has circulated about Ronaldo potentially rejoining the Premier League and signing with Chelsea, a top-six club in the English top flight.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is actively clarifying the situation. The renowned journalist stated: I've seen fans asking me about Chelsea signing Ronaldo. I genuinely don't know where this rumor originated, as many people have recently inquired about it—possibly stemming from sources in England—but it is entirely false. Clearly, Chelsea currently has no plans to acquire Ronaldo. I believe we shouldn't even need to address this, but I want to make it clear to the fans.

From a personal perspective, Cristiano Ronaldo is now 41 years old, and his physical capabilities have significantly declined. Even playing in the Saudi Pro League is challenging for him; returning to the Premier League would be beyond his capacity. Additionally, Ronaldo is a competitive player who desires to start every match, making a return to Europe's top five leagues highly unlikely. At present, Ronaldo's priority is undoubtedly to remain with Al-Nassr, maintain his form, and properly prepare for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.