Al-Nasr President Mussari Al-Muammar did not want to confirm the exact number of the two-and-a-half-year deal.
He’s the best player in the history of football, so it’s normal for him to be the best in terms of costs and salaries. It’s what he really deserves and really deserves the amount of money he receives.
Ronaldo was presented to thousands of fans against the backdrop of fireworks and smoke his car at his park in Mussour, Al-Nasr. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward is set to play in the Saudi Pro League after turning down offers from Europe, North America and elsewhere.
u201cI am proud to have made a big decision in my life. My job in Europe is over. I won everything and played for the most important club in Europe. This is a new challenge, Ronaldo said at a press conference, only answering questions from the moderator despite sitting in a room full of reporters.
The 37-year-old Portugal international, who has won the Ballon d’Or award five times, which is given to the best player in the world, and has won the Champions League five times, will be playing outside Europe for the first time in his long career.
u201cWho knows, but I have had many opportunities in Europe, Brazil, Australia, the United States and even Portugal and many clubs have tried to sign me. ‘ added Ronaldo. I want to give this country and football a different vision. That’s why I took advantage of this opportunity.
Excitement mounted throughout the day ahead of Ronaldo’s performance, with fans descending into the stadium early in anticipation of his arrival. Large video screens lining the walls around the facility showed him in Al Nasr’s yellow and blue shirt with the words Hala Ronaldo.
The crowd roared his name as he stepped onto the field of the 25,000-seat stadium. I want to make everyone happy. That’s my goal, he said.
Ronaldo was stripped of his contract with United in November after criticizing manager Eric ten Hag and the club’s owners, the Glazer family, in a television interview. Al Nassr, a nine-time Saudi Pro League champion, made him an offer during the World Cup in Qatar in November and December.
However, his contract was not confirmed until December 30th. Ronaldo is looking to win the league title in his fourth country after winning his seven national championships combined in England, Spain and Italy.
I come here to win, to play, to have fun and to be part of the success of the country and the culture of the country, he said. Cristiano Ronaldo was handed a two-match suspension by the Football Association in November after he slapped a mobile phone out of a supporter’s hand after last April’s game against Everton.
He had already left United when the ruling was handed down, but the FA said his suspension would carry over to his new club.
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