[Sports] Cristiano Ronaldo: Former Manchester United forward signs for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr

Proto · January 1, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a two-year contract.

The 37-year-old left Manchester United last month following an explosive television interview in which the forward said he felt betrayed by the Old Trafford club and did not respect their Dutch manager Erik ten Hag.

"I am eager to experience a new football league in a different country. Al Nassr Club's vision is very inspiring," the Saudi outfit quoted Ronaldo as saying.

Ronaldo will arrive in Saudi Arabia with a vast collection of club honours after a glittering spell at Spanish giants Real Madrid from 2009-18 where he won two La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups, four Champions League titles and three Club World Cups.

He went on to score a club record 451 times for Real and has more than 800 senior goals overall for club and country.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner also claimed two Serie A titles and a Copa Italia trophy in three years at Juventus before rejoining United with whom he had won three Premier League crowns, the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Champions League and Club World Cup.

Speaking on Friday Night Football, former Manchester United captain Gary Neville said the manner of Ronaldo's exit was sad yet inevitable as he completed a move to Al Nassr.