In the pulsating realm of the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr’s trajectory has been nothing short of captivating. Spearheaded by the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, the team has carved a formidable path. Yet, beneath their ascent, a gripping tale has unfolded. As the Saudi outfit challenges for glory, a subplot starring Ronaldo’s teammate has taken center stage. The air is thick for the player as he confronts an ultimatum from the club.

Since the arrival of big-money signings in the summer, a new life has been injected into the squad. However, it has also diminished the chances for local talent finding their way into the squad.

A make-or-break proposition for Ronaldo’s Al Nassr teammate

Ayman Yahya, a 22-year-old Saudi Arabian international and Al-Nassr midfielder finds himself at a crossroads. He is staring down a final offer from Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr that could make or break his affairs with the club. In a high-stakes meeting, Al Nassr’s director of football, Guido Fienga, delivered the ultimatum to Yahya with the club’s final offer of $2.5 million per year. This now leaves him with a choice: accept and a place on the periphery, or reject and walk away.

With the confirmation of this news, Yahya’s future with Al Nassr now hangs in the balance. Although the 22-year-old midfielder hasn’t given any official statement on the situation yet, fans will be waiting to hear his take on the matter. As the Saudi Pro League witnesses the flow of talent, Yahya’s situation offers an interesting glimpse, considering his place on the pitch with the team.

Yahya has only made 16 appearances for Al-Nassr this season in all competitions, in which he has scored once and assisted 4 goals. Out of 16 appearances this season, eight came in the Saudi Pro League. He is mainly used as a substitute by Luis Castro, which proves that he remains out of his plans. It’ll be interesting to see how this situation between Al-Nassr and Ayman Yahya evolves.

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While Ayman Yahya grapples with a pivotal decision, fans and supporters find relief in Cristiano Ronaldo’s possible contract extension.

Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his contract at Al Nassr

Reports emerged that the Portuguese maestro has tabled a request for a contract extension, a move that signals his commitment to Al-Nassr. With Ronaldo’s current contract set to expire in the summer of 2025, he’s reportedly planning to extend it for an additional two years. The extension, if confirmed, not only ensures Ronaldo’s presence till 2027 but also sets the stage for a potential World Cup in 2026.

Fans will be waiting with bated breath to find out the next development in Ayman Yahya and Cristiano Ronaldo’s story. With the transfer window on the horizon, it’ll be interesting to witness any surprising moves. Al-Nassr takes on sixth-placed Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad on Boxing Day. Ronaldo and Co will need a perfect second half of the season to close the ten-point gap on runaway leaders Al-Hilal.

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