Pakistan, June 26 -- Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly close to finalizing a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, just days before his current deal expires. The new agreement will keep the 40-year-old Portuguese captain at the club until at least 2027, allowing him to continue playing past his 42nd birthday.

This potential extension marks a significant change from Ronaldo's recent social media post, where he wrote "the chapter is over" following Al-Nassr's last game of the Saudi Pro League season. Despite this, sources indicate that negotiations have advanced and terms are nearly settled, signaling Ronaldo's willingness to stay in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo's future with the club appeared uncertain earlier when FIFA pr...