In his first reaction after losing the 2025 Saudi Super Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo demanded that Al-Nassr’s management get rid of a foreign professional, citing his lack of confidence in his technical ability.
According to Goal, this player is Brazilian goalkeeper Bento, whose relationship with Ronaldo has deteriorated following the recent Al-Ahli match.
During the final, while Al-Nassr was leading 2-1, the camera captured Ronaldo clearly telling Bento to stay in goal and not leave. However, the goalkeeper did not comply, costing Al-Alamy the equalizer and then losing on penalties.
The latest report confirms that Ronaldo was extremely angry with Bento after the Al-Ahli match. He also clearly informed Al-Nassr’s management that he did not consider him a good goalkeeper. This view is shared by coach Jorge Jesus, who plans to start the new season without him.
In turn, Al-Nassr’s management will begin searching in the coming days for a way out for Bento, who still has two years left on his contract at Parc des Princes, while also searching for another foreign goalkeeper to fill the gap in this position.
The 26-year-old Bento joined Al-Nassr last summer for €14 million. He has also been capped several times by the Brazilian national team and remains one of the best goalkeepers in South America.
