Cristiano Ronaldo says he is centered on turning issues round with Al Nassr, seemingly ruling out the prospect of a shock January switch.
Ronaldo, who turns 40 in February, moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 after a fairytale return to Manchester United did not work out, penning a profitable two-and-a-half-year contract.
That deal, value a rumoured £177m, is because of expire this summer season, prompting hypothesis that the very best goalscorer in males’s worldwide soccer historical past could also be eyeing a return to Europe.
Certainly, struggling Premier League champions Manchester Metropolis – bitter rivals of United – have been touted as a shock touchdown spot for Ronaldo, as have Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain – although that hyperlink has since been downplayed.
However it seems that Ronaldo, who continues to be the shining gentle in a struggling Al Nassr facet, intends to honour the contract that he signed in January 2023, along with his focus steadfast on serving to the PIF-backed facet flip outcomes round.
Ronaldo instructed Saudi Professional League media channels: “I am joyful and my household is joyful. We began a brand new life on this lovely nation. Life is sweet, soccer is sweet. By way of particular person and collective, we’re nonetheless there. We’re nonetheless bettering.
“It’s laborious to compete with groups like Al Hilal and Al Ittihad, however we’re nonetheless there, nonetheless pushing and combating. Soccer is like that; you’ve got good moments and unhealthy moments. However, for me, an important factor is to be skilled, to push laborious, respect the membership, respect your contract and consider that issues will change – for Al Nassr to attempt to win extra titles.
He added: “The [AFC] Champions League is one thing I wish to win for the membership. However an important is to maintain pushing and be skilled.”
Ronaldo is broadly considered one of many best footballers of all time after a stellar 21-year profession that has seen him win 5 Ballons d’Or, the European Championship with Portugal, a number of Champions League crowns with Actual Madrid and Manchester United, and a bunch of different particular person and crew accolades.
