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Al Nassr’s Ronaldo Reveals How He Had Opportunities To Join Bigger Clubs

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Portugal national team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo says he had opportunities to join top clubs this winter before he decided to join Saudi Arabian side, Al Nassr.

Ronaldo joined Al Nassr as a free agent on Friday after leaving Manchester United following a controversial interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticized the club and the coach, Erik ten Hag.

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo

Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo’s family during his unveiling on Tuesday.

The 37-year-old Portuguese star said he had offers from clubs in Brazil, Australia, the United States, and Portugal before his move to Saudi Arabia.

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“In Europe, my work is done,” he said in his first press conference as an Al Nassr’s player on Tuesday.

“I won everything, I played for the most important clubs in Europe and now it is a new challenge in Asia.”

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals How He Had Opportunities To Join Bigger Clubs

Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo making his way to the pitch during his unveiling on Tuesday, January 3, 2022.

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According to reports, Ronaldo is expected to sign a contract that pays him more than £177 million annually until June 30, 2025.

“As nobody knows, I can say now I had many opportunities in Europe, many clubs in Brazil, Australia, the US, even in Portugal, many clubs tried to sign me,” Ronaldo told reporters.

“But I gave my word for this club for the opportunity to develop football and all the amazing parts of this country.”

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The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was greeted with applause and shouts of his trademark ‘Siu’ celebration as he spoke.

He answered questions from a club official but took no questions from reporters.