[골닷컴] Reporter Kim Dong-ho = Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his feelings regarding joining Al Nasr. He said that there were offers from many countries besides Saudi Arabia, but he chose this place.
On the 4th (Korean time), Ronaldo held a medical test and initiation ceremony in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and confirmed the transfer of Al Nasr. He has held various events, including press conferences and making his debut in front of his fans.
Speaking at the press conference, Ronaldo said, “I feel very good so far. I am proud to make a big decision in my life.” “Now I am ready for a new challenge. My family always supports me when I make decisions. Especially my children,” he said.
Ronaldo split with Manchester United following a mutual contract agreement following a conflict. He made every effort to sign with teams in Europe, but was turned down altogether. In the end, he was guaranteed an astronomical sum from Al Nasr and headed to Saudi Arabia, the periphery of football. Al-Nasr’s proposed annual salary is known to be a whopping 200 million euros (approximately 273 billion won).
However, Ronaldo revealed the reason he came to Saudi Arabia, saying, “I received many offers from many countries, including Europe, Portugal and the United States, but I want to present a different vision for the country and football.” “My work in Europe is over. I got everything Now I am here to win in Saudi Arabia,” he added.
He also expressed his respect for Asian football. “Football is different now. It’s hard to win all the time because all teams are well prepared. African teams, including Costa Rica, also performed well at the World Cup. Also, the only team that has beaten the champion is Saudi Arabia.”
