According to some English and Spanish media, the Portuguese could return to Europe in the summer if the Magpies, owned by the Saudi investment fund, qualify for the Champions League
January 3rd
– London (United Kingdom)
Today is the day of Christian of Arabia. At 4 pm Italian time in Riyad, Al-Nassr will raise the curtain on the new CR7 adventure. The 37-year-old Portuguese has signed a monumental contract for two and a half seasons, but his adventure in Saudi Arabia could last much, much less.
THE CLAUSE
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According to rumors bouncing between England and Spain, in fact, a clause would be inserted in Ronaldo’s new contract that would allow the Portuguese to return to Europe as early as next season. And to perform again in the Champions League, the competition dearest to him. The agreement with Al Nassr would in fact provide for a transfer of Ronaldo in 2023-24 on loan to Newcastle, the club owned by an Arab fund attributable to the Saudi royal family, if the Magpies will qualify for the next Champions League this season. The team led by Eddie Howe is currently third in the standings: it was known since it was bought by the Saudi investment fund in October 2021 that it would become the next great Premier, but this season’s results are accelerating times. For Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, Newcastle, which hasn’t lost in the Premier League since 31 August and has the best defense in the tournament, should already be considered a candidate for the title this season. Ronaldo’s arrival next year would be the gift for Champions qualification. The Sheikhs covered CR7 in gold to make it the face of their sports project, which also aims through football to raise Saudi Arabia’s profile in the world: the idea was that Ronaldo’s presence would help put the Saudi championship on the map, but it would serve its purpose even if it helps the Champions League campaign of the team closest to the royal family.
THE PRESENTATION
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Speeches to be addressed in the summer anyway, not immediately. Today is the day of Al-Nassr, of that number 7 shirt that has already become a cult. Ronaldo landed in Riyadh last night: the program foresees that today he will take part in the first training session with his new team and that he will then be presented in the ultra-modern training center of his new club. The present of CR7 is in Saudi Arabia. Europe, the Champions League and the Premier League are his past. But perhaps also his future.
January 3 – 12:28
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