Cristiano Ronaldo Dismisses January Transfer Rumors, Sets Sights on AFC Champions League with Al Nassr
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As 2025 approaches, numerous speculations have emerged regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's potential transfer to a European club during the January transfer window. However, Ronaldo refuted these claims in a recent interview, stating his intention to fulfil his contract.
The Portuguese forward had his contract with Manchester United terminated in 2022, subsequently signing with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League for an unprecedented annual salary of 177 million pounds. His current contract is set to expire in the summer.
In an interview with the official media channel of the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo expressed his contentment, saying, “I’m happy and my family is happy. We started a new life in this beautiful country. Life is good, football is good. In terms of individual and collective, we are still there. We are still improving.”
He acknowledged the challenges posed by competing teams such as Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad but emphasized the importance of perseverance. “It’s hard to compete with teams like Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, but we are still there, still pushing and fighting. Football is like that; you have good moments and bad moments. But, for me, the most important thing is to be professional, to push hard, respect the club, respect your contract and believe that things will change – for Al Nassr to try to win more titles,” he remarked.
Ronaldo also highlighted his primary goal of securing the AFC Champions League title with Al Nassr. “The [AFC] Champions League is something I want to win for the club. But the most important is to keep pushing and be professional,” he stated.
Additionally, Ronaldo aspires to clinch the league title with Al Nassr, a feat that has eluded him thus far. His only trophy with the club has been the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023.
Throughout his illustrious career in Europe, Ronaldo has garnered five Ballon d’Or awards, a record three UEFA Men’s Player of the Year awards, four European Golden Shoes, and has been named FIFA Best Player of the World on five occasions.
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