Ronaldo opens up on Al Nassr transfer after “breaking all information” in Europe

The Portuguese famous person joined Al Nassr after leaving Manchester United as a free agent.

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he turned down many gives to decide on Al Nassr as his subsequent membership.

Following a tough begin to the brand new season below Erik ten Hag, Ronaldo ended his spell at Manchester United with an explosive interview in November.

Reviews began rising of Ronaldo’s curiosity in persevering with his profession in Europe. However hyperlinks with Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Sporting CP led to no gives, with Ronaldo formally becoming a member of Al Nassr final week.

Talking at his unveiling on Tuesday, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner stated: “In Europe, my work is completed. I received all the things. I performed for an important golf equipment in Europe. For me now it’s a brand new problem,” he stated.

“For me, this can be a nice alternative not solely in soccer but in addition to vary the mentality of the brand new era.

“I had many alternatives in Europe, many golf equipment in Brazil, in Australia, in USA and even in Portugal. They tried to signal me however I gave my phrase to this membership to develop not solely the soccer however different components of this wonderful nation.”

Ronaldo turns into the highest-paid footballer on the earth, incomes £173m a 12 months at Al Nassr. The Saudi aspect are planning to maintain him as a membership ambassador after his enjoying spell.

He added: “I do know what I would like, this can be a good likelihood to assist to develop many essential factors. I actually don’t fear about what folks say, I’m actually, actually glad to be right here.

“I do know the league could be very aggressive, I noticed many video games, I hope to play after tomorrow if the coach thinks there’s an opportunity. I’m able to maintain enjoying soccer.

“I’m a novel participant, it’s good to come back right here. I beat all of the information there, I need to beat just a few information right here. This contract is exclusive however I’m a novel participant, so for me it’s regular.”