Cristiano Ronaldo has been playing for Al-Nassr for two years. While his desire to join Saudi Arabia had surprised many observers as he was shown the door by Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United, the mass exodus of experienced talent from Europe to the Gulf has finally vindicated the five-time Ballon d’Or. An emblematic figure of the Saudi championship, CR7 still maintains strong ties with his former clubs in Europe. While the 39-year-old Portuguese revealed himself to the world in the colors of Manchester United, his end of adventure with the Red Devils did not live up to his legend in the north of England.
Asked during the Globe Soccer Awards about his former club which is going through a complicated period under the leadership of its new coach Ruben Amorim, the top scorer in the history of national football explained that he was confident for the future of his former club:Amorim did a fantastic job in Portugal. As I said, the Premier League is a different championship, the most difficult in the world. It will be difficult, but the storm will pass and the sun will rise. I’m crossing my fingers that things go well for him. I wish the best for Manchester United, as a club I still love.» The message has been sent and CR7 visibly defends Ruben Amorim.
