Hicham Ait Mena, president of the Moroccan club Wydad Athletic, revealed an unprecedented ambition to try to sign Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo for the team during their upcoming participation in the Club World Cup.

Financial Challenges Threaten the Big Dream
Ait Mena acknowledged the difficulty of securing this huge deal, especially given Ronaldo’s enormous salary at Saudi club Al-Nassr, which reaches 16 million euros per month. He confirmed that this poses a significant financial obstacle for Wydad. Nevertheless, the club’s management is prepared to make every effort to seize even the slightest opportunity.

One Chance in a Billion… and an Unwavering Desire
Ait Mena said: “If we have one chance out of a billion to sign Ronaldo for the Club World Cup, we will move with full force to seize it,” clearly expressing the club’s desire to achieve an exceptional accomplishment that elevates its global standing.

Strengthening the Squad Ahead of the World Cup
The president’s statements come amid intensive preparations for the global tournament, with the club focusing on reinforcing the team with experienced and highly skilled players to boost their chances of competing successfully and achieving respectable results.

Ronaldo’s Impressive Stats with Al-Nassr
Since joining Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to deliver outstanding performances at the highest level, featuring in 107 official matches and scoring 97 goals across various competitions. Notably, he scored 72 goals in the Saudi league with 16 assists, along with important contributions in the King’s Cup, Saudi Super Cup, AFC Champions League, and the Arab Club Championship.

An Ambition That Makes a Difference
Although signing a player of Ronaldo’s caliber may seem financially unrealistic, this does not deter Wydad from setting an ambitious goal aimed at presenting a proud image of Moroccan football on the international stage and raising the club’s name to new heights in global arenas.