Cristiano Ronaldo’s official presentation was marked by certainty and ambition, lashing out at those who “don’t understand anything about football” and “hungry for records”, which he admits he still has. Already on the field in front of Al Nasr’s supporters, the Portuguese star promised to “do his best”. And to close out the long-awaited show, another highlight: His partner, Georgina, and their four children took to the field.
Before stepping onto the field at his new club, CR7 spoke to the press, in his first press conference as a player from Al-Nassr team.
Ronaldo began to stress that he felt proud of Saudi Arabia and that this was one of the reasons for his transfer, and stressed that the challenge now is to transfer Saudi football, which is growing, to other levels.
He said the business in Europe was “done”, and it was now time to take on a “new challenge”. More than that, he emphasized: He is confident of breaking records in this new league.
Ronaldo said: “I am a special player (…) I came to play, to have fun and to win.”
He confirmed that the family supported his decision to move to an “incredible country”. He revealed that he had received invitations from Brazil, Australia, the United States and Portugal but gave his “word” to the victory as he would win.
And he is already ready to take to the field in the next game on Thursday, if the coach so desires.
“Coming to Saudi Arabia is not the end of my career. I wanted a change and, frankly, I don’t care what people say.”
And what does the coach say?
Al Nasr coach Rudi Garcia also spoke to the media, after he began calling the CR7 a “legend”. He added that the Portuguese player is “an example” for everyone.
And what’s the point? Make the Portuguese athlete feel happy in the new colours. “My goal is to make him happy and satisfied by playing for victoryrevealed the French coach.
He noted that it was an “honor” to train an athlete like Ronaldo and that the path he intends to follow with the number seven jersey is one of victories.
After the press conference, the new star of the company put on the club’s training equipment and headed to the stadium’s locker room, where his new teammates were waiting for him.
Entering the field
Already on the grass at Marsool Park wearing his new kit, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke his first words to the Saudi fans.
“For me, it’s a pleasure to be here (…) I’ll do everything I can for victory,” CR7 began as thousands of fans present in the stadium chanted his name in unison.
He again declared his intention to “make people happy”, “help the country improve”, and “help women’s football” develop.
He also praised the Saudi Football League, saying the competition was “very competitive”. After the short speech, he distributed some autographed soccer balls to the stands.
The moment after that was Georgina Rodriguez and the four CR7 kids entering the pitch.
“My family and I want to thank you for your support. We will do everything we can,” the star promised to the many fans of the club who went to the sports complex.
Then Ronaldo and his family left the stadium and headed to the dressing rooms.
The atmosphere at Marsoll Park is at an all-time high. Thousands of Al Nasr fans are present at the sports stadium to welcome the Portuguese star.
The atmosphere is festive because the event started with a concert accompanied by a light and colorful show.
And when about 15 minutes had passed from 16:00, the new seventh number of the Saudi emblem arrived at the stadium in a luxurious Range Rover SUV (worth more than 146 thousand euros).
With a tumultuous exit from Europe, Cristiano Ronaldo headed to Saudi Arabia to join Rudi Garcia’s Al-Nassr squad. The news spread around the world and there was a reaction to the millionaire signing the Portuguese star.
Cristiano Ronaldo being officially presented to the public from 19:00 (16:00 Lisbon time), at Marsool Park, in Riyadh, in The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people.
On social media, the moment CR7 left his hotel on the way to Al-Nassr Stadium was shared.
The Portuguese star arrived last night in Riyadh, accompanied by his children, Georgina Rodriguez. they were The club’s members were greeted with joy and presented several bouquets of flowers in the colors of the new logo.
This Tuesday, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s social networks are marked in yellow and blue. With a wide smile, he thanked Al-Nasr’s new signing for the “warm welcome” and He left a promise to the club’s fans.
This morning the Portuguese player underwent medical examinations successfully, and From today, the Portuguese striker will be available to join the action of the new team and who knows, There may be a possibility of a match against Al-Ta’i, according to the Saudi League, which is scheduled for Thursday.
Ronaldo will earn a salary of 70 million euros per season, 200 million if image rights and commercial agreements are included. The contract is valid until 2025.
Without official residence, Cristiano Ronaldo and his family are now staying in a luxury hotel in the center of Riyadh.