Cristiano Ronaldo says he is focused on turning things around with victory, and appears to rule out the possibility of a January shock transformation.
Ronaldo, who turns 40 in February, moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 after his fairytale return to Manchester United fell through, where he signed a lucrative two-and-a-half-year contract.
That deal, worth £177m, is set to expire this summer, sparking speculation that the top goalscorer in the history of men's international football may be eyeing a return to Europe.
In fact, the Premier League champions are struggling Manchester City – United's arch rival – has been described as a Shock landing site For Ronaldo, as did Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain – although that link has occurred Since its importance has been underestimated.
But Ronaldo, who remains the shining light in the faltering Al-Nasr team, appears to intend to honor the contract he signed in January 2023, with his focus firmly on helping the Public Investment Fund-backed team turn around results.
Ronaldo said Media channels for the Saudi Professional League: “I am happy and my family is happy. We have started a new life in this beautiful country. Life is good, and football is good. On an individual and collective level, we are still there. We are still improving.
“It is difficult to compete with teams like Al Hilal and Al Ittihad, but we are still there, we are still pressing and fighting. Football is like this; you have good moments and bad moments. But for me, the most important thing is to be professional, to press hard, respect the club, respect… Hold on and believe that things will change – so that Al-Nassr can try to win more titles.
He added: “The AFC Champions League is something I want to win for the club. But the most important thing is to continue the pressure and be professional.”
Ronaldo is widely considered one of The greatest football players of all time After a remarkable 21-year career that saw him win five Ballon d'Ors, a European Championship with Portugal, and numerous Champions League titles with… real madrid and Manchester UnitedIn addition to many other individual and group awards.
