Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that he will play for Al-Nassr next season amid speculations surrounding his future. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s current deal with the Saudi Pro League giants expires at the end of this month.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the face of the Saudi Pro League when he joined Al-Nassr in January 2023. His move to the Middle Eastern country paved the way for a host of superstars moving from Europe.
While Ronaldo’s numbers have been excellent during his stint at the Al-Awwal Park, he has won just one trophy. Therefore, there have been plenty of speculations regarding his future at the club, as the 40-year-old enters the final month of his deal.
After leading Portugal to their second UEFA Nations League title with a win against Spain on penalties on Sunday (June 8), Ronaldo was questioned regarding his future. The Portuguese superstar revealed that he will continue plying his trade for Al-Nassr. He said, as quoted by O Jogo:
Cristiano Ronaldo has made 105 appearances for Al-Nassr to date, scoring 93 goals and producing 19 assists. He scored Portugal’s second goal against Spain in the Nations League final to make the scoreline 2-2 before they won on penalties.
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he played for Portugal in the UEFA Nations League final while carrying an injury. He said he felt something while warming up for the game, but decided to play in such a huge game anyway.
The Portuguese superstar further insisted that he would have played for his country even with a broken leg. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United attacker said, as quoted by OJogo:
The Al-Nassr superstar added:
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner concluded by saying:
Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a stellar international career so far. He holds the record for the most appearances in international football — 219. He is also the record goal-scorer in men’s football — 138 goals.
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