Saudi Arabian soccer group Al-Nassr held a euphoric welcoming ceremony for his or her new switch, Portuguese celebrity Cristiano Ronaldo, on Tuesday.
“I can say now that many opportunities in Europe, many clubs in Brazil, in Australia, the U.S. and even in Portugal, many clubs tried to sign me, but I gave my word to this club,” Ronaldo stated at Riyadh’s Mrsool Park stadium.
Ronaldo additionally hit again at criticism of a few of his decisions to play with Al-Nassr.
“This is not the end for me. The Saudi Arabian League is very competitive. I know people don’t know that.”
The 37-year-old stated that after beating all of the data in Europe, he desires to interrupt some in Saudi Arabia as nicely, including: “This contract is unique because I’m a unique player as well.”
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner turned a free agent in November after slicing ties with Manchester United.
Ronaldo is a five-time UEFA Champions League winner, together with 4 with Real Madrid and one with Manchester United.
He led Portugal to the UEFA EURO 2016 title.
Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr on a free switch and can put on the no. 7 jersey.
