The possibility of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo at Inter Miami alongside Lionel Messi has been one of the most viral rumors on social networks. However, for the Hispanic reader who lives in the United States and follows MLS closely, it is important to separate speculation from confirmed facts. CR7 continues to play for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia. Since his arrival in January 2023, the Portuguese became the main figure of the Saudi project and one of the highest paid players in the world.
Until the beginning of 2026, there is no official announcement confirming advanced negotiations between Cristiano Ronaldo and Inter Miami. Buzzy has not issued any communiqués regarding a possible transfer either. Although rumors have surfaced in different transfer markets about an eventual departure from Saudi soccer, the reality is that Ronaldo is still under contract and remains a key player at the club. Any talk of an immediate move to the MLS is a matter of media speculation.
Can Cristiano Ronaldo play in MLS?
From a regulatory standpoint, it could.
MLS allows the contracting of franchise players (Designated Players).
It is a mechanism that has been used by clubs such as Inter Miami to sign international stars such as Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
Inter Miami, owned by David Beckham, has demonstrated the financial capacity and sporting attractiveness to seduce world stars.
However, signing Cristiano Ronaldo would imply:
A contractual agreement with Al Nassr.
Adjustments within the MLS salary cap.
Complex commercial negotiations.
None of this has been publicly confirmed.
What René Meulensteen said
The reality is that Ronaldo remains under a valid contract
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René Meulensteen, Sir Alex Ferguson’s former assistant coach at Manchester United, said in interviews that Cristiano Ronaldo could succeed in MLS and that seeing him alongside Messi would be “incredible”.
However, this is a personal opinion and not contractual information or actual negotiations.
For the U.S. Hispanic community, the impact would be enormous:
Inter Miami is already one of the most followed teams in MLS.
Messi’s presence boosted audiences and ticket sales.
Ronaldo’s arrival would turn every match into a global event.
From a commercial point of view, it would be historic.
But until 2026, there is no official confirmation that Cristiano Ronaldo will go to Inter Miami.
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