CR7 is officially an Al-Nassr player. Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)
Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled at Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo is officially an Al-Nassr player. Check out his unveiling!
CR7 is officially an Al-Nassr player. Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)
Cristiano Ronaldo has been unveiled by Saudi Arabian Pro League outfit Al-Nassr in front of a capacity crowd.
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Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled
Cristiano Ronaldo says his work in Europe is done, but he had “many opportunities” with other clubs, before eventually opting to sign for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, who he joined as a free agent.
The 37-year-old said he received offers from clubs in Brazil, Australia, the United States and his native Portugal.
“I gave my word for this club,” he said at his unveiling on Tuesday.
“I won everything, I played for the most important clubs in Europe and now it is a new challenge in Asia.”
Ronaldo is reportedly set to receive the biggest football salary in history at more than £177m per year in a deal that runs until 2025.
“As nobody knows, I can say now I had many opportunities in Europe, many clubs in Brazil, Australia, the US, even in Portugal, many clubs tried to sign me,” Ronaldo told reporters at his first media conference.
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All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo who could debut for Al-Nassr on Thursday January 5th against Al-Tai. Al-Nassr currently lead the Saudi Pro League standings while Al-Tai languish in seventh. 32-year-old Zimbabwean striker Musona, once of Kaizer Chiefs and Hoffenheim among others, has three goals from 10 appearances this term so far for Al-Tai.
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Cristiano ready to keep playing in “competitive” Saudi league
Speaking about his contract with the nine-time Saudi Pro League champions, Ronaldo said: “This contract is unique but I’m a unique player, so for me it’s normal.
“I know the league is very competitive, I saw many games. I hope to play after [Wednesday] if the coach thinks there’s a chance. I’m ready to keep playing football.”
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