Soccer star, Cristiano Ronaldo has conceded he didn’t count on to complete the season empty-handed at Saudi Arabian membership, Al Nassr after forcing his approach out of Manchester United who received the Capital one Cup, certified for subsequent season’s champions league and will win the FA Cup in opposition to Manchester Metropolis this weekend.
Ronaldo signed a two-and-a-half yr contract estimated by media to be price greater than 200 million euros ($220.16 million) with Al Nassr, making his debut in January.
He scored 14 objectives in 16 video games but it surely was not sufficient to assist his facet win the Saudi Professional League (SPL) title, with Al Nassr ending second behind Al Ittihad.
The Portuguese ahead says he’s completely happy in Saudi Arabia and hopes different big-name gamers will observe him to the league for the subsequent marketing campaign.
The 38-year-old, who missed the ultimate matchday on account of damage, mentioned the league was very aggressive however that there have been many alternatives to develop.
“We’ve superb groups, superb Arab gamers, however the infrastructure – they should enhance a little bit bit extra. Even the referees, the VAR system, must be a little bit faster,” he mentioned in an SPL interview.
“However I’m completely happy right here, I wish to proceed right here, I’ll proceed right here.”
Ronaldo mentioned he had tailored to life on the membership, although there have been many variations from his time at Europe the place he performed for elite groups akin to Manchester United, Juventus and Actual Madrid.
“In Europe we prepare extra within the morning and right here we prepare within the afternoon, or night time. While you begin Ramadan, we prepare at 10 o’clock within the night time. It was so unusual,” he added.
Since Ronaldo’s arrival, a number of different high gamers have been linked with a transfer to the Saudi league, with Lionel Messi receiving a proper provide to hitch Al-Hilal subsequent season.
Ronaldo’s former workforce mate and Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema has reportedly obtained a suggestion price greater than 100 million euros from Al Ittihad.
“If they’re coming, massive gamers and large names, younger gamers, ‘outdated gamers’, they’re very welcome,” mentioned Ronaldo.
“If that occurs, the league will enhance a little bit bit. Age isn’t necessary.”