Cristiano Ronaldo has clause with Al-Nassr for Newcastle move if they make UCL |

A new report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo’s highly lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr has a loophole if Newcastle United make the top four.

During the furore over Ronaldo’s future whilst he was at Manchester United, and when he became a free agent, there was belief the Portuguese star was seeking Champions League football.

And while he’s since opted to go to Saudi Arabia, away from Europe’s top club competition, he could be back sooner than expected, if a report from Marca is to be believed.

A clause in Ronaldo’s new contract says he will be allowed to join Eddie Howe’s Newcastle if they finish in the top four, and qualify for Champions League football in 2023-24.

The Magpies currently sit in third place in the Premier League, behind reigning champions Manchester City, and Mikel Arteta’s high-flying Arsenal in pole position.

Ronaldo could make his debut for Al-Nassr against Al Ta’ee on Thursday.