At the end of December 2022, Al-Nassr FC formalized the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. Two and a half years later, the Portuguese international failed to win the Saudi Pro League.
Despite everything, the fivefold Ballon d'Or decided to continue its adventure with the club founded in 1955 and based in Riyadh. The football superstar would have even extended its contract until 2027.
“There have been a lot of contacts, I see things that make sense, others that don't have them. You have to think short, medium and long term and it is a decision that is practically decided on my part ”said Funchal's native this Saturday at a press conference on the eve of the final of the League of Nations will oppose his selection to Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo will not compete in the Club World Cup
Al-Hilal, another Saudi club, was in the ranks to welcome him in the coming days. “I chose not to go to the Club World Cup, but I had a lot of invitations and proposals”confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo.
Since arriving in Saudi Arabia, CR7 has scored 99 goals in 111 matches under the colors of Al-Nassr FC, all competitions combined. The one hundred achievements should therefore be crossed soon.