Cristiano Ronaldo most popular to take a relaxation relatively than play within the revamped Club World Cup, the Portuguese worldwide mentioned on Saturday after renewing his contract with Al-Nassr.
The Saudi Pro League membership introduced on Thursday that Ronaldo had signed a two-year contract which might maintain him on the membership previous his forty second birthday.
Speculation over the 40-year-old’s plans intensified final month when FIFA President Gianni Infantino mentioned discussions have been underway about Ronaldo taking part in within the Club World Cup, regardless of Al-Nassr failing to qualify.
“I had some offers to play in the World Cup but I think it didn’t make sense because I prefer to have a good rest, a good preparation, because this season will be very long as it is the World Cup season at the end of the year,” Ronaldo mentioned in a video posted by Al-Nassr on X.
“I want to be ready not only for Al-Nassr but also for the national team. So, this is why I decided to play the last game for the Nations League and not listen to anything,” he added.
“And of course, to be in this club, which I love”.
Ronaldo scored for Portugal within the Nations League ultimate towards Spain earlier this month which ended 2-2 earlier than his aspect went on to beat the European champions on penalties.
The Portugal captain mentioned his goal in staying at Al-Nassr was to win a serious trophy with the Riyadh-based aspect.
“My goal, it’s always to win something important for Al-Nassr. And of course I still believe in that” Ronaldo added.
“This is why I renewed the two years more because I believe that I will be a champion in Saudi Arabia”.
Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr in 2022 after leaving Manchester United as a free agent, has scored 93 objectives in 105 appearances for them in all competitions.
Ronaldo can be eyeing the 1,000-goal milestone in his profession. He has scored 794 objectives in membership soccer and 138 for Portugal to take his tally to 932.
Source: www.anews.com.tr