RONALDO INTERVENES IN A BURNING ISSUE FOR REAL! He calls on Al‑Nassr to act… and Pérez breaks the silence with a scathing sentence!

Cristiano Ronaldo, though thousands of miles away at Al‑Nassr, has once again demonstrated his enduring influence in Madrid. In a surprising turn this week, CR7 reportedly recommended one of his former Real Madrid teammates to his Saudi club—none other than veteran defender David Alaba, whose future at Real has become increasingly uncertain.

According to Fichajes, Ronaldo has personally urged Al‑Nassr management to consider a swift move for Alaba. The motive? Strengthen a faltering defense and add experience to a backline that struggled last term. At the same time, Rox’s approach doubles as a subtle gesture towards his old club—a chance to solve their financial headache by offloading a high-earner with dwindling playing time.

Those within Real see the move as a rare “strategic gift” from Ronaldo. Alaba, now 33, returned from a fitness setback and clearly no longer fits Carlo Ancelotti’s rebuilt squad plans. His €10.5 million salary and a market value reportedly dropped to just €5 million made him a silent burden on Madrid’s wage structure.

Ronaldo’s influence is said to have been pivotal. By vouching for Alaba, he eases Real’s salary woes while helping Al‑Nassr acquire a player with Champions League pedigree. The maneuver provides mutual benefits: saving Madrid money and giving Alaba a fresh start under Jorge Jesus’s management in Riyadh.

Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Pérez, broke his silence following the revelation—but in typically eloquent fashion. At a private reception, Pérez reportedly praised Ronaldo, saying: “Cristiano always behaves like a Real captain, even without wearing our shirt. Few players possess such loyalty.” The comment was unusually warm for Pérez, known for his guarded public persona.

This comment has fueled speculation about a possible future link between Ronaldo and Real Madrid. While rumors of a return or organizational role have circulated before, many insiders now wonder if Pérez’s words hint at deeper long-term plans involving the Portuguese legend.

Meanwhile, Alaba remains undecided. A move to Al‑Nassr would likely mark his farewell to European football, but with Ronaldo’s reassurance and a prominent role in mind, the proposition becomes more appealing. Sources say Ronaldo has already contacted him multiple times, emphasizing the veteran’s importance to the Saudi side and promising a leadership role.

If Alaba agrees, this could become one of the most decisive moves of the summer—a tactical masterstroke from Ronaldo that solves multiple problems at once: Real shaves off dead weight; Alaba gets a new platform; and Al‑Nassr gains an elite veteran presence.

The incident also raises broader questions about how former club legends can shape operational decisions from afar. For a player of Ronaldo’s stature to intervene in Real’s internal strategy underscores just how influential he remains, despite a decade away from the club.

More broadly, this could signal a new chapter in Real’s history: one where alumni maintain influence behind the scenes. If Ronaldo’s suggestion becomes a reality, future club legends might find themselves in advisory roles, forging a dynamic link between past and present.

As for Real Madrid, the Alaba situation resolves one crisis and opens another. Even if he leaves, the club must ensure depth at center-back, especially with new signings under Alonso and in transitions to younger leaders.

In the meantime, speculation swirls in fan circles and media alike. Can a former star influence transfers more effectively than some current executives? And will Alaba choose loyalty to his former teammate over nostalgia for European competition?

One thing is certain: this story goes far beyond a simple transfer rumor. It highlights the evolving roles of club legends, the financial calculus of modern football, and the enduring power of Cristiano Ronaldo’s name—even when he no longer wears the white jersey.