Ahmed Alghamdi, Al-Nassr’s chief govt officer, is assured that Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence on the Saudi Professional League membership will enhance the nation’s picture globally.
Al-Aalami signed Ronaldo on a free switch following his exit from Manchester United in November final yr. They made him the highest-earning participant on the earth to lure him to Saudi Arabia.
The Portuguese icon has hit the bottom working at Al-Nassr, bagging 11 targets in 9 league video games. His presence has undoubtedly enhanced the membership’s pedigree each on and off the pitch.
Other than the Mrsool Park outfit, different Saudi Professional League golf equipment have additionally benefitted from Ronaldo’s arrival. Al-Tai FC chief Turki Al-Dhabaan just lately defined that the ahead’s transfer to Saudi Arabia has made negotiations with gamers simple for different golf equipment, saying:
“The arrival of Ronaldo is a good addition to our league. Negotiating with gamers has change into simpler since he got here.”
Within the grand scheme of issues, Al-Nassr signing Ronaldo is a large coup for Saudi Arabia as a rustic. Other than placing the Saudi Professional League on the map, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s presence displays positively on the nation.
Alghamdi reckons Ronaldo’s stint with Al-Nassr will spotlight Saudi Arabia’s progress. The Al-Aalami supremo identified how the deal continues to be a speaking level throughout the globe, telling Ariyadhiah:
“(Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing is) a historic deal and the proof of the nice renaissance we’re experiencing, and the limitless assist of the clever management. And it is nonetheless echoing everywhere in the world. It is going to have an ideal constructive affect on the nation’s picture externally and can present the world the extent of our nation’s progress and civilization.”
Ronaldo is contracted to the Riyadh-based membership until June 2025. Saudi Professional League golf equipment hope that the 38-year-old’s presence will assist them lure extra elite gamers to the nation within the coming years.
Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo in rivalry for Golden Boot
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 11 occasions and supplied two assists in 9 Saudi Professional League appearances. Regardless of solely making his Al-Nassr debut in late January, he has put himself in rivalry to win the Golden Boot this time period.
The previous Actual Madrid celebrity is the fifth-highest scorer within the league. His Al-Aalami teammate Talisca and Al-Hilal frontman Odion Ighalo lead the chart with 16 targets.
Ronaldo, in the meantime, may even be decided to win the league with the membership. Rudi Garcia’s aspect are second within the standings, only a level behind leaders Al-Ittihad.