The Argentine was presented with his new club jersey during the unveiling ceremony on Sunday, after it was reported earlier this summer that he would be joining the Florida-based club on a £45 million-per-year contract.
Ronaldo was one of the first major stars to arrive in Saudi Arabia, joining Al-Nassr after departing Manchester United for £175 million per year last season.
Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, and even Steven Gerrard have joined him in the Middle Eastern nation.
Ronaldo recently stated that he will remain in Saudi Arabia for the upcoming season, but he has been linked to a return to Europe and his former club Real Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo stated that the Saudi Pro League is superior to the MLS a day after Lionel Messi’s debut with Inter Miami.
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Additionally, the former Manchester United forward asserted that “European football had lost a great deal of quality.”
On Monday, following a 5-0 preseason friendly defeat at the hands of Celta Vigo, Ronaldo provided an honest assessment of his future, stating that he would not be transferring to the United States or returning to Europe, while also taking credit for the influx of players heading to the Middle East.
‘The Saudi division is superior to the MLS,’ he reportedly told Fabrizio Romano.
“I am certain I will not return to any European club,” Now that I’ve paved the way for the Saudi league, all the players are moving here.
He added, “I will not return to European football, the door is completely shut.”
Also, European football has lost a great deal of quality. Only the Premier League, in my opinion, has a high level of quality and surpasses all other leagues.
The Spanish league is not of particularly high quality. The Portuguese league is an excellent league, but it is not the best league in the world. I believe the German league has also lost a great deal. I’m certain I will never play in Europe again. I desire to perform in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Nassr were narrowly defeated by Al-Ittihad for the Saudi Pro League title last season. However, they were banned from signing new players by FIFA last week for failing to pay £390,000 in add-ons for former Leicester City sensation Ahmed Musa.
In spite of this, the club signed Marcelo Brozovic before the suspension was imposed in early July, and they have also been heavily linked to Hakim Ziyech.
The Portuguese superstar continued, “Within a year, an increasing number of elite players will migrate to Saudi Arabia.” In one year, the Saudi league will surpass both the Turkish and Dutch leagues.
Contrary to what the president of the European Union stated, the players who have arrived are not like what he described. Jota and Neves are both youthful athletes.
Ronaldo appears to have reaffirmed his intention to remain at Al-Nassr for the foreseeable future, despite much speculation regarding his destiny.
Son Heung-min stated last week that he declined an offer to play for a Saudi Pro League club.
Monday, Manchester City rejected Al-Ahli’s offer of £18 million for Riyad Mahrez.
When asked if he would transfer to the MLS, Ronaldo responded, “I believe the Saudi league is superior to the American league.” My team’s name is Al-Nassr.
‘100 per cent. Ronaldo stated that this is true. ‘It was expected to take one year, but it only took six months. I made a mistake for six months.
“However, I anticipated that this would occur because, when I arrived in the Italian division, it was also dormant and then revived.
Wherever Cristiano travels, there is increased interest, and I knew this would be the case. Next season, I’m confident that more personalities will visit Saudi Arabia.’
