This transfer market is indeed special because of the large number of players leaving European clubs for Saudi Arabia, an exotic and unknown league for most.
But the first person to dare to jump from Europe to Saudi Arabia was Cristiano Ronaldo in January. At the time, he was criticized for playing “low level” football, however, with the arrival of elite players, Time somehow provides reason for the PortugueseOr at least he thought so.
At a recent news conference in the Soccer City of Oeiras on the outskirts of Lisbon.portuguese star He said at the time they said he was crazy to go to Saudi ArabiaBut it now appears that his decision is not so far-fetched.
I know, I know this will happen. Everyone thought I was crazy, but it turns out I’m not that crazy. “’, the 38-year-old attacker commented.
Cristiano also commented that he is proud to be one of the first to enter the league in this way and make an impact. “It’s an honor to change a country and football culture. I am a pioneer and I am proud of it. What I hope most is that it continues to develop and thus be at the top,” analyzed the Portuguese.
Additionally, he commented on the strong criticism he received for traveling to the Middle East. “Criticism is normal. Which league is not criticized? Where are there no problems and arguments? There are problems everywhere.spanish or portuguese“.
Regarding the level of the Saudi league, the footballer also voiced that even Arab football has a better level than several European championships. “The Saudi league is even better than the Portuguese league, Because “there’s not as much noise and the quality of the names is much better”.
Cristiano Ronaldo recently picked up his first title with Al Nasr, lifting the Arab Club title. In addition, so far in the new season, he has scored 6 goals and 4 assists in just 4 games.
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