Al-Nassr ownership review gathers pace as four parties hold talks with Public Investment Fund

Al-Nassr are at the centre of discussions over a possible change in ownership, with four parties meeting the Public Investment Fund about acquiring a significant stake in the Saudi club.

The talks could lead to a major change in Al-Nassr’s structure, although no final agreement has been reached and the identity of the interested parties has not been disclosed.

The developments were reported by Thmanyah, which said the Public Investment Fund is currently focusing on Al-Nassr as part of a possible takeover process. The matter could be resolved during the current season if the necessary procedures are completed and an agreement is reached.

Representatives linked to Cristiano Ronaldo are among those involved in the discussions, according to Thmanyah. The report did not provide details of the proposals submitted by the four interested parties or explain the precise nature of their involvement.

Meetings between the prospective investors and the Public Investment Fund have been held as part of an examination of Al-Nassr’s future ownership. However, negotiations remain ongoing and there has been no official confirmation that the club will be transferred to new investors.

Possible 70% stake for investors

The expected ownership structure could mirror the model used at Al-Hilal, with investors taking a 70% share while the Public Investment Fund retains the remaining 30%, Thmanyah reported.

That arrangement would represent a substantial shift in the way Al-Nassr is owned and could usher in a new phase for the club’s investment strategy and administration. It may also lead to changes in the club’s management and long-term planning, although no such decisions have been announced.

Al-Nassr’s future is being considered against the backdrop of the club’s ambitions to continue competing for domestic and continental honours. Any change in ownership would therefore have potential implications for the direction of those plans, but the available information does not confirm what changes, if any, would follow.

The Public Investment Fund has not announced that the proposed takeover has been completed, nor has it approved the reported 70%-30% ownership split. The issue remains dependent on the outcome of the current meetings and negotiations.

Attention will now focus on whether the parties can reach a final agreement and whether the ownership process can be concluded during the current season. Until an official announcement is made, Al-Nassr’s possible change in ownership remains under discussion rather than a completed transaction.