”See You Soon”: After quitting top-level football for a lucrative stint at Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr

Al Nassr, the nine-time Saudi league champions, are a downgrade for the Portuguese forward, who was in charge of title-laden campaigns for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Saudi Arabia, an oil-rich monarchy, has been acquiring sports assets in an effort to soften its strict image. However, it is frequently accused of sportswashing, or using sports to deflect attention from human rights disputes.
In a video that was uploaded to Al Nassr’s Instagram account, Ronaldo said, See you soon, Nassr fans, while he was on the plane.
As Saudi Arabia considers a joint Asia-Africa-European bid to host football’s biggest tournament with Egypt and Greece, Ronaldo arrives just weeks after the World Cup in Qatar.
After the club received more than 130,000 requests for tickets to the unveiling, which will be held at Mrsool Park and have a capacity of 25,000 people and will cost 15 riyals ($4) each, the proceeds will be donated to charity.
Hala (welcome) Ronaldo and a picture of the player dressed in Al Nassr’s blue-and-yellow uniform were displayed on billboards in the capital of the desert country on a cool, wet day.
When Ronaldo arrived late at night, the airport was guarded by police cars and checkpoints. He was then taken to a five-star hotel in the city center.
An anonymous club official stated, He brought a large team of assistants and even a private security firm. The most well-known player to ever visit Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, or any Asian nation, Ronaldo, has sparked a lot of excitement.
Al Nassr’s Instagram page gained millions of new followers after his signing was made public, and fans waited in line down the street to purchase Ronaldo’s Al Nassr shirt, which featured his signature number seven.
A column in the Gulf News newspaper in the United Arab Emirates stated, Asia has never seen anything like this.
It added, Wherever he goes, he is guaranteed attention, and the Saudi Pro League will become one of the most watched in world football if just 10% of his followers take an interest in his latest move.source: Global NewsIt comes in the wake of Saudi Arabia’s takeover of Newcastle United, an English Premier League club, and a push into sports like golf, boxing, tennis, Formula One, and football.
The Asian Winter Games, men’s and women’s football Asian Cups, and the Asian Games will all be held in Saudi Arabia, which is led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Ronaldo’s contemporary at 37.
In August, its sports minister told AFP that hosting the Olympics is the ultimate goal. Additionally, officials have stated that Saudi Arabia is considering a joint bid for the World Cup in 2030.