The official presentation of Cristiano Ronaldo was marked by assurances and ambitions, criticism of those that don’t “perceive something about soccer” and the “hungry for information”, which he admits he nonetheless has. Already on the pitch in entrance of the Al Nassr supporters, the Portuguese star promised to “do his greatest”. And to finish the long-awaited presentation, one other spotlight: his accomplice Georgina and their 4 youngsters entered the sphere.
Before going to the pitch of his new membership, CR7 spoke to journalists, what was his first press convention as a participant for Al Nassr.
Starting by assuring that he feels cherished in Saudi Arabia and that this is likely one of the causes for his transfer, Ronaldo emphasised that now the problem is to convey Saudi soccer, which is rising, to different ranges.
The work in Europe is “completed”, he stated, now it’s time to face “a brand new problem”. Moreover, he assured: he’s assured that information might be damaged on this new league.
“I’m a particular participant (…) I got here to play, have enjoyable and win”, stated Ronaldo
The household, he assured, supported his determination to maneuver to an “unbelievable nation”. He revealed that he had invites from Brazil, Australia, USA and Portugal however he gave “his phrase” to Al Nassr, the place he would win.
And he might be able to enter the sphere within the subsequent sport on Thursday, if the coach desires.
“Coming to Saudi Arabia will not be the tip of my profession. I wish to change and I actually do not care what folks say.”
And what did the coach say?
Rudi Garcia, coach of Al Nassr, additionally spoke to the media, beginning by calling CR7 a “legend”. The Portuguese participant is an “instance” for everybody, he added.
And the purpose? Make the Portuguese athlete pleased with the brand new colours. “My purpose is to make him comfortable and happy enjoying for Al Nassr“, revealed the French coach.
He identified that it’s “an honor” to teach an athlete like Ronaldo and that the trail he intends to comply with within the quantity seven shirt is one in all triumph.
After the press convention, the brand new star of the corporate placed on the coaching gear of the membership and went to the locker room of the stadium, the place his new colleagues had been ready for him.
The discipline entry
Already on the garden of Msool Park and carrying his new package, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke his first phrases to the Saudi supporters.
“For me it’s a pleasure to be right here (…) I’ll do my greatest for Al Nassr”, started to say CR7 whereas the 1000’s of fans current within the stadium chanted in unison his identify.
She acknowledged, once more, that her purpose is to “make folks comfortable”, “to assist the nation develop” and “to assist ladies’s soccer” develop.
He additionally praised the Saudi soccer league, saying the competitors was “very aggressive”. After a brief speech, he distributed some autographed soccer balls to the stands.
The subsequent second was the entry of Georgina Rodríguez and 4 youngsters of CR7 on the pitch.
“Me and my household wish to thanks to your help. We will do our greatest”, promised the star to the numerous fans of the membership who got here to the sports activities complicated.
Ronaldo and his household then left the pitch and went to the altering rooms.
The ambiance at Mrsool Park Stadium could be very excessive. Thousands of Al-Nassr fans are on the sports activities venue to welcome the Portuguese star.
The ambiance is joyful because the occasion begins with a music live performance mixed with a lightweight and shade present.
And when about quarter-hour handed from 16:00, the brand new quantity seven of the Saudi emblem arrived on the stadium in an expensive White Range Rover SUV (price greater than 146 thousand euros).
With a tumultuous departure from Europe, Cristiano Ronaldo headed to Saudi Arabia to affix Rudi Garcia’s Al Nassr squad. The information unfold around the globe and there have been reactions to the millionaire signing of the Portuguese star.
Cristiano Ronaldo was formally launched to the fans from 19:00 (16:00 Lisbon time), at Mrsool Park, in Riyadh, in a stadium with a capability for 25,000 folks.
On social media, the second CR7 left the lodge the place he was staying was shared going to Al-Nassr stadium.
The Portuguese star arrived final evening in Riyadh, accompanied by his youngsters and Georgina Rodríguez. the Received with pleasure by the weather of the membership and offered with many bouquets of flowers with the colours of the brand new emblem.
This Tuesday, the Yellow and blue colours mark Cristiano Ronaldo’s social networks. With a large smile, the brand new Al Nassr signing thanked the “heat welcome” and left a promise to the membership’s fans.
This morning, the Portuguese participant underwent a medical examination, which efficiently accomplished, and the Today, the Portuguese striker could also be accessible to affix the work of the brand new crew and, who is aware of, might be a chance for the match in opposition to Al-Tai, counting for the Saudi Arabia league, which is scheduled for this Thursday.
Ronaldo has a wage of 70 million euros per season, 200 million when picture rights and industrial agreements are included. The contract is legitimate till 2025.
Still with out an official residence, Cristiano Ronaldo and his household are actually settled in a luxurious lodge within the heart of Riyadh.