Cristiano Ronaldo has strongly hinted at his departure from Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr with a cryptic social media post declaring "this chapter is over" after scoring in the final game of the Saudi Pro League season.

The 40-year-old Portuguese superstar, who joined Al-Nassr in December 2022, appears set to become a free agent this summer after negotiations over a new contract reportedly stalled in recent weeks.

In his Instagram post, Ronaldo wrote: "This chapter is over. The story? Still being written. Grateful to all." The message suggests that while his time at Al-Nassr may be concluding, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has no plans to retire from professional football.

Ronaldo's tenure at Al-Nassr has been disappointing in terms of silverware. Despite his individual brilliance, the club failed to win any trophies during his two-and-a-half-year stay. This season, Al-Nassr finished well behind league champions Al-Ittihad, ending the campaign 13 points adrift of the title winners.

Speculation about Ronaldo's next destination has already begun, with reports linking him to Major League Soccer in the United States and a potential emotional return to Sporting CP, where he began his professional career before moving to Manchester United in 2003.

The forward has maintained impressive form despite his age, continuing to score regularly in the Saudi Pro League. His departure would mark the end of one of the most high-profile transfers to Saudi Arabian football, which has been aggressively recruiting international talent in recent years.

Neither Ronaldo nor Al-Nassr has made an official statement regarding his contract situation, but his social media post strongly indicates that an announcement about his future could be imminent.