The space of a few weeks, the future of Cristiano Ronaldo in Al-Nassr had suddenly seemed to be very uncertain. While the disappointing results were linked and that a participation in the Club World Cup with another team was envisaged for the Portuguese, it was ultimately an extension that was announced this Thursday by Al-Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo re -engaged until June 2027.
However, this extension was slow to come since in four days, the CR7 contract expired. There were discussions with Al-Hilal a few weeks ago. The former Neymar club wanted the former Real Madrid to become his new gondola head. But the latter therefore chose to stay where he had arrived since his departure from Manchester United in December 2022.
In remarks given to the Portuguese media record just after signing his new contract, Cristiano Ronaldo said:
“The ambition that is mine does not have a finish line. Coherence, commitment and collective work will allow us to be better. And I'm ready for it. We are starting a new chapter. »» There will be a lot of work for Al-Nassr who finished very far from the Champion of Saudi Arabia, Al-Ittihad, this season.
Ronaldo and Al-Nassr, of the expected change
Not qualified for the next Asian Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo's team also saw Stefano Pioli leave his coach post this week. It is therefore a whole new start that awaits the fivefold Ballon d'Or and its family. Recruits likely to strengthen the workforce should also happen.
Al-Nassr can in any case count on a CR7 still as precise in front of the opposing cages, he who scored thirty-five goals in forty-one games last season, all competitions combined. Without forgetting his four assists. It remains to wait to see if his choice to stay was the right one.
