Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said his ‘work is done’ in Europe, adding that he is relishing new challenges both on and off the soccer pitch after being unveiled as a player of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr
Soccer Football - Al Nassr unveil new signing Cristiano Ronaldo - Mrsool Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - January 3, 2023 New Al Nassr signing Cristiano Ronaldo during the press conference REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
He was greeted by a sea of yellow and blue at Al Nassr's home ground Mrsool Park, where thousands of fans turned up to witness his unveiling. "Me and my family, we want to say thank you to all of you for this support and your welcome," an emotional Ronaldo said after being handed a microphone. "We're going to give our best. Thank you everybody."
"I'm so proud to make this big decision in my life. In Europe, my work is done," Ronaldo told a news conference. "I'm grateful to Al Nassr, for giving me this opportunity to develop football for the younger generation, for the women as well. For me, it's a challenge, but I also feel very happy and proud," Ronaldo said.
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