Portuguesa president Alex Bourgeois has expressed his ambition to lure Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to the Brazilian club.
The Paulista A1 side has been making bold moves to attract high-profile European players, having previously attempted to sign Radamel Falcao and Nani.
Speaking to CNN (via TalkSPORT), Bourgeois revealed his club’s strategy:
“Reinforcing and restoring the pride of the Portuguese community in Brazil was exactly our intention with the attempt to sign Nani. Now, we’re looking ahead to 2026 and aiming to bring in a great Portuguese player.”
He continued:
“Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest Portuguese of all time and one of the most recognizable personalities in the world today. While many have likely approached him with Portugal-related proposals, it’s obvious that at some point, we have to try to talk.”
Bourgeois also outlined Portuguesa’s broader vision of strengthening ties between Brazil and Portugal through football:
“Our strategic plan is to create a bridge between Brazil and Portugal, and Portuguesa will be that channel. We are already making progress in this direction, and we believe it will help engage the 25 million-strong Portuguese community in Brazil. Beyond football, we want to bring elements of Portuguese culture—wine, food, religion, and tourism—closer to Brazil.”
Ronaldo, now 40, is nearing the end of his contract with Al-Nassr and is free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement. However, speculation suggests he could extend his stay in the Middle East, with reports of a potential new deal worth €183 million per year, further solidifying his status as the world’s highest-paid footballer.
