Former Liverpool forward Emile Heskey has advised football legend Cristiano Ronaldo against returning to Europe amidst ongoing speculation about the 39-year-old’s future at Al-Nassr in the Saudi Super League.
With Ronaldo’s contract entering its final six months, rumors suggest the Portuguese star is seeking a new challenge, potentially linking him to French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Heskey, however, doubts such a move will materialize and points to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah as an example. Despite Salah’s stellar performances this season, the Egyptian winger is facing challenges in securing a new contract as his current dea
In an interview with Instant Casino, Heskey said,
“I can’t see him coming back to Europe unless someone thinks it’s more of a commercial deal than anything else.
“Coming back to Europe, players who are 30 and doing really well are struggling to get new contracts, Mo Salah being the biggest name, so I don’t think he’ll come back to Europe.
“But I still think he could do a job, absolutely.”
Ronaldo left Manchester United for Al-Nassr in January 2023 after having his contracted mutual terminated at Old Trafford.
The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus man has played 83 matches across competitions for the Saudi side, bagging 74 goals and 18 assists.