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Al-Hilal CEO Rejects Cristiano Ronaldo Loan Rumours

Posted : 17 June 2025

The chief executive of Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, Esteve Calzada, has shut down speculation that the club considered a short-term loan move for Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the revamped Club World Cup. Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, both based in Riyadh and backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), are fierce rivals, and Ronaldo is still under contract with Al-Nassr until the end of June.

 

Though FIFA’s introduction of an additional transfer window for the tournament sparked rumors, Calzada made clear such a deal made little strategic sense.

 

Speaking to BBC Sport, Calzada emphasized that Al-Hilal does not typically comment on transfer speculation, especially when their name is used to drive up a player's value. He added that signing Ronaldo, even for a few weeks, would be contradictory given his iconic status at their chief domestic rival.

 

Calzada also noted that despite FIFA's expanded tournament creating urgency, Al-Hilal remained measured in their approach to signings. Several potential reinforcements were either mentally checked out for the summer or made financial demands that didn’t align with the club’s plans.

 

 Still, he reaffirmed that Al-Hilal’s existing squad remains highly competitive and that the club intends to make strategic signings in the main transfer window following the tournament.

 

While Al-Hilal recently brought in Simone Inzaghi as head coach, they avoided making any splashy pre-tournament signings. Earlier this month, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes revealed he turned down a lucrative offer from Al-Hilal, stating his ambition to continue competing at the highest level. As for Ronaldo, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino hinted at his possible Club World Cup participation, the forward has suggested he may remain at Al-Nassr beyond the current season.

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