Dramatic twist: Cristiano Ronaldo already back with Al-Nassr

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (41) stunned Al-Nassr fans on Thursday night, making his first appearance in a full training session since the team began preparations for the new season.

Cristiano Ronaldo already back with Al-Nassr

The return of Al-Nassr's captain flies in the face of recent speculation, as several media outlets had predicted a prolonged absence for the Portuguese icon.

After competing at the 2026 World Cup with Portugal, Ronaldo was granted a few extra days of vacation. He used the time to celebrate his marriage with Argentine-Spanish model Georgina Rodríguez before rejoining the Al-Nassr training center this Thursday.

Saudi journalist Ali Al-Enezi revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo took part in his first group session since the club kicked off its pre-season preparations.

Meanwhile, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's return to training. He specified that the Portuguese national team captain had officially begun his preparations for the new campaign, all while chasing his ambitious target of 1,000 career goals.

In recent days, several media outlets had reported that Ronaldo would miss Al-Nassr's first two official matches. His early return to training has now upended all expectations.

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