Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled as a new player for Al Nassr in the Saudi league this Tuesday. “I feel very good and proud of this decision in my life. My job in Europe is done, I won everything. I broke all the records and I want to beat them here too,” the Portuguese star explained at a press conference. Regarding his new contract worth more than 200 million per season, he has stated that “it is like that a unique player”, so “it is normal that the contract is also unique”.
On December 30, Al Nassr’s signing of Cristiano became official, ending a month of rumors linking him to the Saudi club after cutting ties with Manchester United. “I had offers from Brazil, Portugal, America, Australia. But I gave my word to Al Nassr,” he revealed during the presentation, without giving any further details. With “Hala, Ronaldo” signs and Portugal flags, the fans welcomed the footballer in the Msool Park stadium in the Saudi capital, which was played with light effects and music. Cristiano, who arrived in Riyadh with his family last night, revealed that he has already undergone a medical before attending the club’s training sessions, one of the best in the Saudi league.
The ex-Manchester United player appeared with his new manager Rudi Garcia and Al Nassr chief executive Mussali al Muammar before stepping onto the pitch of his new home until 2025. what people say I feel very lucky to be here. It’s not my end because the Saudi league is very competitive and people don’t know it,” stressed the winner of five Ballon d’Ors.
Al Nassr’s president stressed that Cristiano asked during the negotiations “to be treated like the rest of his teammates”. In addition, he commented that “it is normal that his salary is the highest” and that the contract is economically advantageous in terms of profitability. “Ronaldo’s contract is not limited to football as he will support the Al Nasr Club Academy we are planning, present the club’s history and promote its fame among football fans,” Al Muammar said.
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