Cristiano Ronaldo slams critics after Al Nassr unveiling: Playing in Saudi doesn’t suggest it’s finish of my profession

Cristiano Ronaldo was formally launched because the Al Nassr’s new signing by the Saudi Arabian membership on Tuesday, and he said that he had turned down a number of presents from Europe and North America.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 3, 2023 23:43 IST

Got many alternatives in Europe, US however I gave my phrase to Al Nassr: Ronaldo (AP Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo has slammed his critics after being unveiled as an Al-Nassr participant by the Saudi Arabian membership on January 3, saying that he had turned down a number of presents from Europe and North America.

Notably, Ronaldo agreed to a profitable contract with the membership, making him the highest-paid participant within the historical past of the game, and expressed his want to play in Al Nassr’s subsequent sport. The staff returns to Saudi Pro League motion on Thursday in opposition to Al Tee.

In one of many extra shocking transfers in current historical past, the previous Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus ahead has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract to play within the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo, who has 5 Ballon d’Or awards and 5 Champions League titles, will play outdoors Europe for the primary time.

“Many people speak and give you opinions, but they know nothing about football. As you know, football now, probably in the last 10-15 years, has become different. All the teams are well prepared, ready. If you see the example of the World Cup, the only team that defeated the champions was Saudi Arabia. Many surprises, South Korea, for example, the African teams. It’s not easy for any team to win at that level. The evolution of football is changing,” Ronaldo instructed the media in a presser after being unveiled as an Al Nassr participant on January 3.

“For me, it’s not the end of my career to come to South Africa (Arabia). This is why I want to change. To be honest, I don’t care what people say. I took my decision. I am really, really happy to be here. I know the league (Saudi) is very competitive. I know that because I saw many games. People don’t know that as well,” Ronaldo added.

“I want to play, I am ready to enjoy the football, enjoy the people. I can say now that I got many opportunities in Europe, many clubs in Brazil, in Australia, in the US, even in Portugal, many clubs tried to sign me. But, I gave the opportunity to this club, I got the opportunity to develop not just football. I know what I want. For me, it’s a good chance to develop many important points with my knowledge and experience,” Ronaldo additional stated.

The transfer is predicted to convey unprecedented consideration to Saudi soccer forward of a possible bid to host the World Cup in 2030, in addition to to Al Nassr, a membership little recognized outdoors of Asia. For Ronaldo, nonetheless, it’s prone to be the tip of his profession in elite membership soccer.

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Jan 3, 2023