Cristiano Ronaldo's future remains uncertain with his contract at Al-Nassr set to expire in the summer. Sporting CP has introduced a third kit dedicated to Ronaldo, fueling speculation about a possible return to his former club. It is anticipated that Sporting CP might initiate formal contract discussions with Ronaldo in January. The club's decision to dedicate a shirt to Ronaldo is perceived as an effort to entice him back. Ronaldo has frequently been associated with a return to Sporting CP, where he started his professional career.

There is talk of an emotional return to Sporting Lisbon. However, Ronaldo has insisted he is unlikely to return to Europe and is happy at Al Nassr, where he is tied down until 2025.

René Meulensteen, former coach of Manchester United's reserves and assistant to Alex Ferguson, expressed his desire for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Sporting. He noted that it would be romantic for Ronaldo to come back to Europe to conclude his career and mentioned various good reasons for such a move. Meulensteen emphasized the player's significance and his potential contribution to the team, despite acknowledging that Ronaldo is no longer the same player he was at 28 years old.

Cristiano Ronaldo's dissatisfaction in Saudi Arabia could culminate in a return to Europe, to the boyhood club he last played for in 2003. His season at Al-Nassr can be described as unsuccessful; they recently lost in the semi-finals of the Super Cup against their biggest rivals, Al-Hilal, and are 12 points behind the same team in the league.