Al-Nassr faces a financial crisis as Ronaldo encounters turmoil ahead of the new season.

Al-Nassr suddenly entered a financial crisis ahead of the new season, with late salary payments and a complete suspension of its summer transfer activities.

Al-Nassr is confronting a serious financial crisis right on the threshold of the 2026/27 season, creating considerable difficulties for the preparation of the team that includes Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to the Al-Riyadiyah, the recently crowned Saudi Pro League champions are experiencing a cash shortage that directly affects their operations. Several first-team players have only received a portion of their June salary, while the remainder remains unpaid.

This news comes as a surprise because Al-Nassr was once regarded as one of the wealthiest clubs in Saudi Arabia after signing a series of famous stars, especially Cristiano Ronaldo.

The financial difficulties not only impact the team's internal dynamics but have also brought Al-Nassr's entire transfer plans to a standstill.

After parting ways with midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, the club's management drew up a list to find a quality foreign replacement. However, due to the frozen budget, all negotiations have been paused.

This is a significant challenge for coach Ange Postecoglou, who has just taken over Al-Nassr and aims to help the team defend the Saudi Pro League title while competing in the AFC Champions League Elite, King’s Cup, and Saudi Super Cup.

The inability to reinforce the squad in time leaves Al-Nassr's roster at risk of lacking depth as the new season begins. Meanwhile, many rivals in the Saudi Pro League continue to strengthen their personnel to boost competitiveness.

Al-Nassr’s management is under immense pressure to quickly resolve the financial crisis in order to stabilize the locker room and restore their buying plans.

If the situation is not improved soon, Cristiano Ronaldo's team could enter the new season with significant instability both on and off the pitch. That will not only affect their ambition to retain the domestic crown but also make Al-Nassr’s journey to conquer the Asian stage far more challenging.