Five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, has
revealed that his work in Europe is done, having played for the best clubs in
the continent.
Ronaldo said this at his first press conference with Saudi
Arabia club, Al Nassr, in s deal which made him the highest paid footballer in
the world.
According to the Portuguese, he snubbed offers from Europe
and clubs in other continents to take up the challenge of developing football
in Saudi Arabia.
He said, “So far, I’m feeling very good. I’m so proud to
make this big decision in my life in football. As I mentioned before, my work
in Europe is done. And for me, now is a new challenge in Asia.
“I’m glad that Al Nassr gave me this wonderful opportunity
to show and develop not only football but also the young generation, the
women’s generation as well and young boys. For me, it’s a challenge but at the
same time I feel very proud.”
The 37-year-old added that part of the challenge he had
taken up included giving a different vision about Saudi Arabia.
He said, “As I told you before, this is a great opportunity
for me, not only in football but also to change the mentality of the new
generation. Nobody knew but I can say now of many opportunities in Europe, many
clubs in Brazil, Australia, US, even in Portugal… many clubs tried to sign me,
but I gave my word to this club for the opportunity to not only develop
football but other parts of this amazing country.
“For me, it’s a good challenge. I know what I want and I
know what I don’t want as well. So, for me, it’s a good chance to change, to
help with my knowledge and with my experience… to help to grow many important
points. Many people do not know that Al Nassr have women’s football as well.
“I want to give a different vision of the country, of the
football… This is why I took this opportunity.”
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