Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to make a headline move to Major League Soccer in 2026, with a former Manchester United striker predicting the Al-Nassr star could end up in the United States alongside Lionel Messi.
The prediction has put a clear date on when Ronaldo might consider a switch across the Atlantic. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is currently playing in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, after leaving European football in 2022.
Messi has already taken his talents to MLS with Inter Miami, and his arrival has helped push the league into the global spotlight. The suggestion is that Ronaldo could follow a similar path in the near future, rather than immediately.
While Ronaldo continues his career in the Middle East, the discussion around his long-term future has not gone away. The former United forward believes 2026 could be the moment when Ronaldo is best placed to make the jump to MLS.
Ronaldo remains one of the biggest names in the sport and any move would be one of the most significant transfers in MLS history, particularly given the possibility of sharing the same league as Messi in America.
