This came after he appeared in an exhibition match for Al Nassr and Al Hilal against Lionel Messi’s PSG. But the 37-year-old couldn’t keep his team from losing 1-3 to rivals Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semi-finals on Thursday.
Ronaldo will be approaching his 40th birthday when his Al Nassr contract expires, which could signal the end of his career in Saudi Arabia. However, Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia believes otherwise, stating that the Frenchman will return to Europe.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a good addition because he helps to spread out defenders. He is regarded as one of the best players in the world. He will not complete his career at Al-Nassr; instead, he will return to Europe Garcia stated.
After spending 12 years in Madrid and Turin, the attacker returned to Old Trafford for a second stint during the summer transfer window in 2021. When he returned, he finished the season with 24 goals in all competitions, including 18 in the Premier League, placing him third in the Golden Boot race. Ronaldo was also named to the Premier League Team of the Year and received the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award from the club.
Despite his inspirational performances, United finished sixth, missing out on the UEFA Champions League. Ten Hag was demoted to the bench after Ten Hag’s arrival, with the former Ajax coach preferring Marcus Rashford. Ronaldo scored one goal in 10 Premier League appearances in 2022-23 and two goals in the Europa League. In the meantime, he had two assists in the Europa League.
