Cristiano Ronaldo said it’s not easy in the Saudi Pro league to compete with the likes of Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, but he is determined to win more titles. Portugal star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a hint that he won’t be leaving.
Al-Nassr anytime soon and is determined to win the trophy with the Saudi Pro League club. The 39-year-old’s contract at Al-Nassar will expire at the end of the season, and the speculations are rife that he might be searching for a new club for his next challenge in the winter transfer window.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner said that he is enjoying his life in Saudi to all and his family is also happy there.
“I’m happy and my family is happy. We started a new life in this beautiful country. Life is good, football is good. In terms of individual and collective, we are still there. We are still improving,” Ronaldo told the Saudi Pro League’s official media channels.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo has failed to replicate the same success from his previous clubs at Al-Nassr in terms of silverware and said it’s not easy in the Saudi Pro league to compete with the likes of Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, but he is determined to win more titles.
“It’s hard to compete with teams like Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, but we are still there, still pushing and fighting. Football is like that; you have good moments and bad moments. But, for me, the most important thing is to be professional, to push hard, respect the club, respect your contract and believe that things will change – for Al Nassr to try to win more titles,” he added.
The 39-year-old joined Al Nassr in December 2022 during the winter transfer window from Manchester United.
Ronaldo’s second spell at United ended in November 2022 following an explosive TV interview with presenter and journalist Piers Morgan. United terminated Ronaldo’s contract with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who was critical of the Glazer family owners, the standard of facilities at the club, and then-manager Erik Ten Hag.
He has said that AFC Champions League is the one trophy on which he has set his eyes on.
“The [AFC] Champions League is something I want to win for the club. But the most important is to keep pushing and be professional,” he added.
Cristiano Ronaldo has made it clear that his focus is solely on achieving success with Al-Nassr, putting an end to any transfer speculations that have surrounded him in recent months. The football legend, who made a high-profile move to the Saudi Arabian club in late 2022, expressed his determination to win trophies with Al-Nassr, solidifying his commitment to the team.
Ronaldo acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead, particularly with the fierce competition posed by Al-Hilal, one of the top rivals in the Saudi Pro League. “It’s hard to compete with Al-Hilal, but I believe in the quality and potential of Al-Nassr,” Ronaldo said in a recent interview. His words reflect both the ambition and the drive that have defined his illustrious career, emphasizing his desire to make a significant impact in the Saudi league.
The 38-year-old forward’s statement comes at a time when rumors had swirled about his possible departure from Al-Nassr, fueled by his stature in global football and speculation about offers from other top clubs. However, Ronaldo has to now firmly placed those rumors to rest, reaffirming his commitment to his current club. He has made it clear that his aim is not
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