Manchester United can loan Vincent Aboubakar to from to get a place to register Cristiano Ronaldo to play in the Saudi Pro League season 2022-2023.
Ronaldo signed a two-year contract with Al Nassr. However, the deal is facing a number of issues on December 30.
However, the French news agency AFP quoted an Al Nassr official as saying that the club could not register Ronaldo because there were enough slots for foreign players on January 5.
Ronaldo is Al Nassr’s ninth foreign player, while the Saudi Pro League stipulates that each team can only register a maximum of 8 foreign players like goalkeeper David Ospina, two defenders Alvaro Gonzalez, Ghislain Konan, midfielders Luis Gustavo, Pity Martinez, Jaloliddin Masharipov, strikers Vincent Aboubakar, Talisca.
Al Nassr’s official confirmed to AFP that Al Nassr must push away at least one foreign soldier to register Ronaldo, either by selling or terminating the contract with the consent of both parties.
According to Saudi news site OKAZ , Al Nassr wants to part with Aboubakar to clear the way for Ronaldo. This source also revealed that Manchester United and Turkish club Fenerbahce are potential destinations for the captain striker of the Cameroon team.
Both Aboubakar and Ronaldo were not included in the lineup for the match between Al Nassr and Al Ta’ee in the 12th round of the Saudi Pro League on January 6.
Manchester United coach Coach Erik ten Hag has repeatedly revealed that he wants to sign a striker to replace Ronaldo. However, financial constraints make the Red Devils only target short-term loan contracts, and Aboubakar is one of the solutions.
United could help Ronaldo one last time when contacted to make a loan Aboubakar despite the tension before parting.
Aboubakar is valued at more than $5 million by Transfermarkt , and has a contract until the summer of 2024.
Al Nassr is said to want to quit his contract with Uzbek winger Jaloliddin Masharipov. However, they need more time to complete the paperwork.
