Barely a month after Cristiano Ronaldo’ mega move to Al Nassr, coach Rudi Garcia has said that the Portuguese forward will return to Europe after his spells in Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo, 37, joined Al Nassr earlier this month on a contract through to the summer of 2025 — a deal worth $200 million per year, making him the highest-paid football player in history.
Despite sources close to ESPN saying that Al Nassr officials are hopeful of extending Ronaldo’s deal with the hope he will one day retire at the club, Garcia however said he expects the Portugal international to return to Europe before the end of his career.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is a positive addition, as he helps to disperse defenders,” Garcia said. “He is one of the best players in the world. He will not finish his career at Al Nassr, he will return to Europe.”
ESPN sources added that Al Nassr are determined to use Ronaldo’s experience at the top of European football with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus to become a powerhouse of Saudi and Asian football.
The five time Ballon d’or has yet to register a goal for Al Nassr after featuring in three games with the last at Saudi Supeer Cup Semifinal defeat to Al Ittihad on Thursday.
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