My work in Europe is finished: Cristiano Ronaldo after Al Nassr unveiling

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday was formally introduced as a Al Nassr participant in a glittering opening ceremony earlier than the Saudi’s membership’s 1000’s of followers on the Mrsool Park Stadium.

After the official unveiling, Ronaldo stated in a press convention that he’s ‘feeling very good and very proud to make this big decision’ and insisted his work is finished and has performed within the ‘most important club in Europe and is ready for a new challenge’.

He additionally added that he needed to ‘show and develop the new and young generation in Saudi Arabia as well as the woman’s recreation’. Ronaldo revealed his household are pleased about his determination to maneuver and have supported him. ‘The welcome is amazing and I’m actually proud,’ the previous Manchester United participant stated.

الأسطورة البرتغالية لاعب #النصر كريستيانو رونالدو خلال المؤتمر الصحفي
فخور جدًا باتخاذ هذا القرار الكبير واللعب مع نادي #النصر.. واليوم تحدي جديد أخوضه هنا#Ronaldo𓃵#CR7𓃵#الرياضية_السعودية pic.twitter.com/aYgaJSGx9D

— القنوات الرياضية السعودية (@riyadiyatv) January 3, 2023

‘I want to change the mentality of the new genaration and had many opportunities in Europe, Brazil, US and Portugal tried to sign me but I have my word to this club. I know what I want and I know what I don’t need. I wish to assist many alternative factors and the Al-Nassr’s girl’s crew. I wish to change the angle of many individuals,” he stated.

“It’s not easy to win any games today. The evolution of football is different and this isn’t the end of my career by moving to the Middle East. For me, I’m really happy to be here and I know the league is competitive. I’ve watched many games. I am so proud at making this big decision in my life and my career. My work in Europe is done. I played for all the most important clubs,” he continued.

“I can say now, I had many opportunities in Europe, Brazil, Australia and the United States. Even in Portugal, many clubs tried to sign me, but I gave my word to this club, to develop not only football but also the other parts of this country. For me this is a good chance with my knowledge and experience to grow very important clubs,” the Portuguese talisman added.

الإطلالة الأولى للأسطورة كريستيانو رونالدو في ملعب مرسول بارك.. وسط ترحيب كبير من الجماهير#Ronaldo𓃵#CR7𓃵#الرياضية_السعودية pic.twitter.com/ErNJzV694D

— القنوات الرياضية السعودية (@riyadiyatv) January 3, 2023

The 37-year-old batted away questions on criticism of his transfer to Saudi Arabia, saying, “I’m a unique player, for me it’s normal.”
Al Nassr coach Rudi Garcia stated the signing of Ronaldo was an enormous step for the Saudi Arabian league. “In my life, I’ve seen that great players like Cristiano are the simplest to manage, because there’s nothing I can teach him,” Garcia instructed reporters.

“Like he said, we are here to win, nothing else. I want him to enjoy playing with Al Nassr and winning with Al Nassr, just that.”

After the press convention, Ronaldo lastly made his approach to the center of the pitch as the entire stadium reverberated with the sound of his title and his trademark “Siuu” celebration.

Before that, Ronaldo went into the locker room and shook arms together with his new Al-Nassr team-mates. “I just want to say I feel very happy to be here. It’s a big challenge for me to change from Europe to Asia but I know the group and it’s fantastic. I’m here to help the team to win stuff, to enjoy and give my best,” he stated.