Saudi media: If Ronaldo is signed, New Moon will receive a budget of more than $400 million

05, May 30, people familiar with the Middle East News Agency revealed that Riyadh Crescent plans to screen foreign players and introduce local Saudi players, but this requires a huge budget and can only be achieved after signing Ronaldo.

Source said: "Riyadh Crescent refused to transfer Cristiano Ronaldo two months ago. At that time, the matter was only a discussion topic involving players such as Benzema and Ibanes. Riyadh Crescent did not favor this plan at the time, and Jeddah United, Jeddah Nationals and Riyadh victory all refused to release core players."

With the Ronaldo contract expired on June 30, all parties restarted substantive negotiations three weeks ago. Infantino even publicly stated: "There is a discussion to find a club participating in the Club World Cup for Ronaldo." Internal news from Riyadh Crescent said: "The management was unwilling to introduce this Portuguese legend at first, worried about undermining the team's construction strategy and tactical system. But the club's decision-makers realized that signing Ronaldo would open a huge budget channel to achieve a comprehensive replacement of foreign players, such as replacing Malcolm, Kulibali, Rudy, Mitrovic and other players, and also signing local Saudi players."

The plan costs more than US$400 million. Sources stressed: "Ronaldo's future will be finalized early next week."

Public Investment Fund (PIF) source told AFP: "The parties are in difficult negotiations to convince Ronaldo to stay in the Saudi league next season. " The fund has ownership of the four major Saudi clubs (Riyadh Crescent, Riyadh Victory, Jeddah United, Jeddah Nationals). ”

The person added: "Royce's first choice is to transfer to Riyadh Crescent (qualify for the Club World Cup) or AFC Champions League champion Al Ahli. ”