Cristiano Ronaldo has denied speculation about an imminent departure from Saudi Arabia and has spoken of another year at Al-Nassr FC’s shirt.
“I’m happy here. I want to continue here and I will continue here,” said the 38-year-old Portuguese in an interview published by the Saudi league on Thursday night.
The fact that he did not win a title in his first season is not bad. “I’m very hopeful and confident that things will change and be better for us next year. We have to believe in that and work on that,” said Ronaldo.
Without going into names, the five-time Champions League winner commented on the rumors of other football stars moving to Saudi Arabia. “When they come, big players and big names, young players, old players: they’re all welcome. When that happens, the league gets better,” he said. Basically, the league still has room for improvement in many areas. “In my opinion, if they continue the work, in five years the Saudi league can be among the top five leagues in the world,” Ronaldo said.
Real star Benzema before a possible move to Saudi Arabia
Almost six months ago, the offensive player signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Al-Nassr. According to media reports, including advertising revenue, he should get the equivalent of around 200 million euros per season.
It is speculated that world footballer Karim Benzema could also play in Saudi Arabia in the future. According to reports in the Spanish newspaper “AS” and other media, the 35-year-old Frenchman has received an offer from Master Al-Ittihad worth millions.
Accordingly, he should get a two-year contract and earn 100 million euros per season. The striker informed his Real Madrid club and has already exchanged views with his agent. After the departure of Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain was confirmed, there is also speculation about the world champion from Argentina.