“I spoke to him last night and told him the truth — staying there is a waste of his best years. Why fight for smaller goals when you can come here and become a king? The offer is on the table, and the decision has been made.” — Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly CONFIRMED a SHOCK move, revealing that Chelsea’s most expensive signing is set to join Al-Nassr after requesting contract termination

The football world has been shaken by a major transfer development, with Cristiano Ronaldo personally announcing that Chelsea’s midfield lynchpin Moisés Caicedo is heading to Al-Nassr. The move marks a stunning end to Chelsea’s investment in the Ecuadorian, who at £115m remains the Premier League’s priciest signing, and sees him trade west London for the Saudi capital.
Ronaldo, who has taken on an informal leadership role in shaping Al-Nassr’s squad, spoke candidly about his conversations with Caicedo, suggesting that staying at Chelsea would squander the prime years of his career. He framed the Saudi league as a forward-thinking project and positioned Al-Nassr as the superior destination. To back that up, Caicedo has reportedly been offered an extraordinary £85m annual salary, free of tax.
Beyond the finances, the transfer was reportedly driven by a fractured relationship with Chelsea’s coaching staff. Despite his record-breaking price tag, Caicedo had reportedly been benched or rotated in important games — something he found deeply disrespectful. His representatives are said to have pushed for a mutual termination of his contract, citing the untenable situation with management, and the impasse was only broken when Al-Nassr offered Chelsea a substantial compensation package.
For Chelsea supporters, the departure stings, particularly after the club beat Liverpool to sign him in 2023 just as he was hitting his best form. With a private flight reportedly arranged, the transfer signals that the Saudi Pro League has graduated from being a destination for players winding down their careers — it’s now targeting top talents at their peak. For Caicedo, the appeal of playing alongside Ronaldo and leaving behind the turmoil at Stamford Bridge proved too great to resist. Chelsea must now look to rebuild their midfield from scratch.