Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian club, announced that Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s captain, has signed a two-year contract with the team.
The 37-year-old forward left Manchester United last month after stating in a controversial television interview that he felt betrayed by the club and did not respect their Dutch manager Erik ten Hag. “I am eager to experience a new football league in a different country.
Al Nassr Club’s vision is very inspiring,” Ronaldo stated, according to the Saudi club. Ronaldo, who has more than 800 senior goals overall for club and country, will bring a plethora of club honors to Saudi Arabia after a glittering spell at Real Madrid, where he won two LaLiga titles, four Champions League titles, two Spanish Cups, and three Club World Cups from 2009-18.
Ronaldo claimed two Serie A titles and a Copa Italia trophy in his three years at Juventus before returning to United, where he won three Premier League crowns, two League Cups, the FA Cup, the Champions League, and the Club World Cup. He played for Portugal in Qatar and scored a penalty in his team’s opening Group H match against Ghana, becoming the first player to score in five World Cups.
Morocco defeated Portugal in the quarter-finals. Ronaldo stated that Qatar would likely be his final World Cup, as he intends to retire at 40. His move to Saudi Arabia is expected to be the swansong of one of the greatest current players alongside Lionel Messi.
