Rumors of Ronaldo s transfer to Bottafogo: Tres reveals the details of the dialogue, CR7 s realistic considerations

With Portugal winning the UEFA Champions League trophy, the future of Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has once again become the focus of global football. Botafogo defender Tres made his first public conversation with Ronaldo in an interview with Caze TV, adding a new footnote to the transfer fog.

The Brazilian player who had won victory with Ronaldo in Manchester United and Riyadh revealed that he had strongly invited Ronaldo to join Bottafogo, but the response he received was "the time has not come."

1. Telles' invitation: call for friendship and tactical considerations

The relationship between Telles and Ronaldo can be traced back to the Manchester United period. In 2021, Telles transferred to Manchester United for £15 million and reunited with Ronaldo. Although the two have not worked together for a long time in Old Trafford, they have established a deep friendship. In 2023, Tres joined Riyadh to win and became teammates with Ronaldo again. This dual cooperation experience has given Tres a deeper understanding of Ronaldo's career planning.

In the interview, Tres recalled: "I asked him if the transfer rumors were true. He said nothing had happened yet. It was not the time." When asked whether to invite Ronaldo to join Botafogo, Tres smiled and said: "I even told him to come to Fogao (Bottafogo nickname) to play football happily, but he said it is not suitable yet." This straightforward invitation not only reflects the personal relationship between the two, but also reflects Botafogo's emphasis on Ronaldo's commercial value and competitive strength.

From a tactical perspective, Botafogo performed well in the Brazilian League this season, ranking 9th in 10 rounds of 4 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses. The team relies on Jesus (7 goals and 1 assist) and Cuabano (2 goals and 3 assists) on the offensive end, but lacks superstars who can attract defensive attention. Ronaldo's joining can not only increase offensive firepower, but also bring more commercial sponsorship to the club through its own traffic effect. It is estimated that if Ronaldo joins, Botafogo's jersey sales and social media attention may double.

2. Ronaldo's response: Career planning and realistic considerations

Ronaldo's rejection is not accidental. According to Saudi SSC TV, Ronaldo has successfully reached a one-year contract renewal agreement with Riyadh and has the option to renew his contract for a year in the future. The contract not only guarantees his annual income of 183 million euros, but also includes the team's shares and business share clauses. More importantly, Riyadh Victory promised to invest 79 million euros this summer to sign ups, with goals including Premier League forward San Sarah and Kudus, as well as Champions League midfielders and defenders.

From a competitive perspective, Ronaldo remains at the top level in 2025. In the Saudi League, he won the Golden Boot with 25 goals, and in the UEFA Nations League final, he scored a key goal to help Portugal win the championship. This state gives him the capital to wait for a more suitable opportunity. In addition, Ronaldo’s ultimate goal is to 2026 US, Canada and Mexico World Cup, and he needs a stable game rhythm and team support to maintain his form. Riyadh's winning signing program just so happens to provide this kind of guarantee.

3. Game in the transfer market: The rise of the Saudi league and the dilemma of Brazilian football

Ronaldo's transfer rumors reflect changes in the global football landscape. The Saudi League has attracted superstars such as Benzema and Neymar through its high salaries in recent years. It plans to invest more than 1 billion euros to sign up in the summer window of 2025. This "golden dollar football" strategy not only improves the league's competitive level, but also changes the players' career path choices. Ronaldo's victory in renewing his contract with Riyadh was precisely because he saw the long-term development potential and commercial value of the Saudi league. In contrast, Brazilian football faces the dual dilemma of talent loss and shortage of funds. Although traditional giants such as Botafogo are still competitive, they cannot afford Ronaldo's high annual salary. According to Transfermarkt data, Ronaldo is currently worth 12 million euros, but his annual salary is as high as 183 million euros, far exceeding the financial affordability of the Brazilian League team. In addition, the decline in the international influence of the Brazilian league has also made top stars more inclined to choose European or Saudi clubs.

4. Expert Perspective: Ronaldo's Choice and Football Trends

Transfer Market Experts believe that Ronaldo's decision reflects the cautious planning of modern players at the end of their careers. "He needs a platform that can maintain a competitive state and maximize commercial value." Italian transfer expert Romano pointed out, "Riyadh's winning signing plan and Ronaldo's contract terms are actually a win-win strategy."

For Bottafogo, Trees' invitation is more of a gesture. The club's focus in the summer window of 2025 is still on younger age, such as signing the 21-year-old Brazilian striker Enrique. Although this strategy cannot immediately improve performance, it helps long-term construction. As Botafogo head coach Renato Paiva said: "We respect Ronaldo's choice, and the focus now is on cultivating local players." Since taking office in February 2025, Renato has implemented a 4231 formation, focusing on full-back offensive participation and midfield conversion efficiency, strengthening the team's offensive and defensive hierarchy.

5. Future Outlook: Ronaldo's legend continues

Despite missing the Club World Cup opportunity, Ronaldo's career has not stopped. In June 2025, he served as the global ambassador of the Esports World Cup and expanded his influence across the border. At the same time, if Riyadh wins the signing plan, Ronaldo is expected to compete for the Saudi League and the AFC Champions League in the 2025-26 season. For fans, no matter where Ronaldo finally chooses, every step he takes will write football history.

Telles' invitation may be just a small episode in Ronaldo's career, but it reveals the reality of the football world: the transfer of top stars is not only a competitive choice, but also a comprehensive game of business, strategy and personal planning. In this summer full of variables, Ronaldo's decision sets a benchmark for football - how to maintain influence at the end of his career while paving the way for the future.