Ronaldo 'demands' Al Nassr to secure Barca's striker, forming the strongest duo in Asia

Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be pushing Al Nassr to acquire Barcelona’s striker Robert Lewandowski, potentially available as a free agent in summer 2026, to build a formidable attacking duo in Asia.

According to Fichajes, Ronaldo has personally proposed to Al Nassr’s management to bring Lewandowski to Riyadh, viewing it as a strategic signing to elevate the team’s level. The Portuguese superstar believes Lewandowski’s experience, scoring instinct, and intelligent movement will make Al Nassr more dangerous in every competition, especially in their quest for the AFC Champions League.

Lewandowski, now 37 years old, continues to maintain consistent performance despite facing some injury issues. Since joining Barcelona in 2022, he has scored 105 goals and provided 20 assists in 156 matches. However, under coach Hansi Flick, the Catalan team is shifting towards a faster, more flexible playing style that favors younger players capable of pressing and off-ball movement, which has led to the Polish striker’s role becoming less certain.

This situation clouds Lewandowski’s future. His contract with Barcelona expires in summer 2026, meaning from January 2026, he can freely negotiate with any club. In this context, an offer from Al Nassr—a club emerging as a “paradise” for stars—could make him seriously consider the move.

Sources reveal that Ronaldo has leveraged his significant influence at the club to persuade management to start early negotiations. With a contract until 2027, CR7 is not only a player but also an icon and a key voice in transfer plans. He reportedly wants to “partner” with Lewandowski in the final phase of their careers, transforming Al Nassr into Asia’s most formidable team.

Some Spanish sources disclose that Ronaldo highly values Lewandowski’s professionalism, training discipline, and goal-scoring quality, seeing him as the “perfect piece” for the current squad. “Lewandowski’s experience and instinct will make Al Nassr’s attack more complete. He is the kind of striker who can change a game in an instant,” Ronaldo is said to have shared with his teammates.

From Al Nassr’s perspective, the Saudi club continues its strategy of recruiting big stars to assert its global status and image. If the deal succeeds, Lewandowski will join renowned names like Brozovic, Otavio, Aymeric Laporte, and Ronaldo himself—players who have helped the club rise regionally.

There are also reports that Al Nassr is prepared to offer a huge salary and a two-year contract to convince Lewandowski, who previously declined Saudi Arabia’s offer in 2024. However, reuniting with Ronaldo—his former rival at Real Madrid—could bring a special appeal both professionally and commercially.

If this transfer materializes, Al Nassr will boast a “dream” attack featuring two European Golden Shoe winners. Should Ronaldo and Lewandowski both wear Al Nassr’s jersey, Saudi football could witness a new chapter in its journey to global recognition.

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