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REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo could have joined Al Nassr's fierce rivals Al Hilal but Saudi champions blew any hopes of mega-move for Portugal star after picking up a transfer ban... for urging a player to renege on a deal with the 37-year-old's new club! Al Hilal were prevented from signing Cristiano Ronaldo due to a transfer ban Saudi Arabia midfielder Mohamed Kanno signed a new contract at the club Kanno already had a deal in place to sign for Riyadh derby rivals Al Nassr Al Hilal on paper would have been a more logical destination for the 37-year-old READ: Rudi Garcia claims Ronaldo's arrival is an 'important development'

By Dominic Hogan For Mailonline

Published: 09:57 GMT, 11 January 2023 | Updated: 09:57 GMT, 11 January 2023

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Cristiano Ronaldo's high-profile move to Al Nassr understandably grabbed the headlines, however the 37-year-old could have joined fierce rivals Al Hilal but for a transfer ban.

Al Hilal are currently serving a transfer embargo which ended their pursuit of Ronaldo in 2022, after Mohamed Kanno extended his contract at the club despite already having an agreement in place with Al Nassr, according to the Athletic.

Ronaldo signed a £175million-a-year contract at the club - who are reportedly plotting a swoop for Sergio Busquets - but his deal does not include the obligation to support a 2030 World Cup bid from Saudi Arabia as had been speculated.

Al Hilal were

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