CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly ended his sensational strike at Al-Nassr – and is expected to make his comeback on Saturday.
The Portuguese superstar, 41, refused to be involved in wins over Al-Riyadh and Al-Ittihad.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his return this weekendCredit: Getty
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has missed Al-Nassr’s last two games after going on strikeCredit: Getty
And after he went on strike – releasing a statement which warned “no individual determines decisions beyond their own club”.
But the lethal finisher is poised to make his return when Al-Nassr look to keep their title dreams alive at Al-Fateh this weekend.
A Bola report that Ronaldo has confirmed he will make himself available on Saturday after his side’s board settled all unpaid wages owed to employees.
The Manchester United legend was seething when he found out that officials behind the scenes were still waiting for salary payments.
And his heart-warming gesture to battle for the cash has resulted in Al-Nassr chiefs meeting his demands to pay up.
Portuguese directors Jose Semedo and Simao Coutinho have also regained their powers after Ronaldo intervened in meetings.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner had after getting involved in training sessions last week.
But he was not included in the matchday squad after remaining furious with his side’s financial backing compared to other sides run by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.
Ronaldo was furious when he found out that club officials were still waiting for salary paymentsCredit: Getty
The Portuguese superstar was incensed when title rivals Al-Hilal landed Karim BenzemaCredit: Getty
Ronaldo was irate when Haydeer Abdulkareem was Al-Nassr’s only signing of the winter transfer window despite chief Jorge Jesus pleading for further reinforcements.
Title rivals Al-Hilal were given the green light to land ex-Arsenal defender Pablo Mari from Fiorentina, along with Kader Meite and Saimon Bouabre in swoops worth £26million each.
And left Ronaldo even more incensed.
But an agreement has been reached for Al-Nassr’s talisman to return to the fray.
will still not be involved in the AFC Champions League Two last 16 first leg against Turkmenistan outfit Arkadag on Wednesday.
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