Cristiano Ronaldo weighs up ownership offer for La Liga promotion hopefuls | OneFootball

Cristiano Ronaldo could have a surprise role to play in La Liga next season amid huge speculation over his future.

The Real Madrid icon is weighing up his playing options as his contract at Al Nassr expires in June.

Ronaldo, who turns 41 at the start of 2026, is determined to keep playing to achieve his dream of leading Portugal at the 2026 FIFA Club World Cup next summer.

His desire to leave Saudi Arabia comes amid frustration over Al Nassr’s failure to challenge for the Saudi title this season.

Club insiders are preparing for his exit amid rumours of offers incoming from Brazil, Turkey and his first club, Sporting CP.

However, Ronaldo is also looking at his off-field options, and that could include purchasing a stake in Spanish second-tier side Almeria.

Ronaldo’s ownership plan for La Liga promotion candidates

Almeria were taken over by a Saudi investment group in 2019, led by businessman Mohamed Al-Khereiji, who also helped bring Ronaldo to Riyadh.

KIEV, UKRAINE – MAY 26: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid poses with the UEFA Champions League trophy following the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Ronaldo’s link to the group and Al-Khereiji could pave the way for him to buy major shares in the club this summer, as per Marca.

Talks are ongoing over a move to add another arm to Ronaldo’s growing business empire but his next club is the current priority.

Can Almeria clinch La Liga dream?

Ronaldo’s share buy at Almeria could also hinge on the club securing a return to La Liga for the 2025/26 season.

His profile will bring in fresh sponsorship and revenue but they need top-flight football to really propel forwards

The Andalucians were relegated from La Liga last season and their chances of an immediate return can only come via the notoriously tricky playoffs.

They are on course to land in the playoff spots – if the season ends strongly – with neighbours Elche and Levante the current favourites to clinch the two automatic promotion spots.