Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to join Rayados de Monterrey for the 2025 Club World Cup.

A real bombshell is about to explode in Mexican soccer: Rayados de Monterrey are reportedly close to finalizing the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup.

According to Spanish media, the Portuguese star, currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia , has opened the door to this possibility after being knocked out of the tournament with his current team.

According to Diario AS , the Albiazul board of directors, headed by José Antonio Noriega, recently made a trip to Madrid in search of reinforcements, but along the way they came across an unexpected opportunity: Cristiano Ronaldo.

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The link between the two parties was reportedly facilitated by Sergio Ramos , who served as an intermediary and key player in convincing the former Real Madrid player to consider a short-term offer.

The proposal would consist of a one-month contract to compete in the Club World Cup , which will be held this summer in the United States.

With the competition fast approaching—less than three weeks until kickoff— Cristiano 's response is expected once the Saudi Arabian League season concludes.

The possibility of seeing "El Bicho" wearing the Rayados jersey has generated a wave of speculation and excitement among fans.

His name had even been considered for teams like Chelsea, Manchester City, and Real Madrid, but none of them worked out as well as the Monterrey club's.

'Dibu' Martínez could also join Rayados

In addition, the name Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez has also begun to be mentioned as a possible reinforcement for Monterrey.

The Argentine goalkeeper will not continue at Aston Villa and is reportedly interested in playing in the Club World Cup before deciding his future.

For now, everything is just expectations, but if it materializes, Cristiano Ronaldo 's arrival would be an unprecedented milestone for Liga MX and would place Rayados at the center of global attention.

With information from Diario AS