The negative continues. One of the teams that surprised in this edition of the Premier League is Newcastle: the “Magpies” showed a great level and for the time being are in a direct qualifying zone for the Champions League. Given this scenario, various media mentioned that Cristiano Ronaldo could come to face the next Champions League; This is because the owner of his new club –Al Nasser— is also the owner of the English cast.
However, one of the first to talk about it was the coach Eddie Howewho denied the existence of a clause allowing the 37-year-old gunner to join his team if he lands a European Cup ticket.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer in Champions League history. Photo: Composition Gerson Cardozo/LR
“It’s not true that we have that kind of clause. We wish Cristiano all the best in his new chapter but there is nothing in that from our point of view,” he told a press conference.
The press had suggested that this condition had been negotiated mohammad bin salman, who is he Prince of Saudi Arabia, owner of Al-Nassr and owner of Public Investment Fund (Saudi Government state fund which bought Newcastle in 2021).
How many champions does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the players who have won the Champions League the most. The Portuguese goalscorer has struck five times (once with Manchester United and four with Real Madrid) and is one shy of equalizing Francisco Gento (6). Also, the captain of the Portuguese team is the top scorer in Champions League history.
When will Cristiano Ronaldo make his Al-Nassr debut?
The veteran 37-year-old marksman was able to spring into action this Thursday 5th January during the 12th day of the local competition. His team will play Al-Tai at Msool Park Stadium.
How much will Cristiano Ronaldo make at Al-Nassr?
As the journalist Fabrizio Romano revealed, the “Commander” signed a contract until June 2025 in exchange 200 million euros per season.