Wydad AC’s Bold Bid to Sign Cristiano Ronaldo for 2025 Club World Cup Sparks Buzz

Moroccan football giants Wydad AC have set the sports world abuzz with their audacious plan to sign Cristiano Ronaldo on loan from Al Nassr for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The tournament, expanded to 32 teams and scheduled from June 14 to July 13 in the U.S., offers a global stage that Wydad aims to leverage with Ronaldo’s star power. The news, first reported by Marca, has ignited fervent discussions among fans and analysts alike.

Wydad, a powerhouse with a record 22 Botola titles, sees Ronaldo as a game-changer to elevate their international profile. However, skepticism surrounds the move due to financial hurdles—Ronaldo’s reported $75 million annual salary at Al Nassr dwarfs Wydad’s budget, with some joking the club could only afford him as an owner. Ronaldo, whose contract with Al Nassr ends in June 2025, is eligible under FIFA’s new transfer rules to join a qualified team after Al Nassr missed out on the tournament. As talks reportedly progress, with a meeting scheduled between Ronaldo and Wydad’s president, the football world watches to see if this blockbuster transfer will materialize.