When Cristiano Ronaldo, the top scorer in world football history, extended his current contract with Al-Nassr last summer, the club also gained the right to participate in the transfer policy. Since then, the Portuguese legend has taken a serious approach to gathering well-known European footballers around the club.
For example, it is said that Joao Felix, known for his scoring skills, and French champion Kingsley Coman approved joining the Riyadh club thanks to Ronaldo's personal intervention. Al-Nassr's management is also pleased to attract new stars to the team under Cristiano's influence.
As reported by the influential website fichajes.net, the club has now turned its attention to Manchester City star Phil Foden. The Saudi club is offering €130 million for the 25-year-old English player.
Foden's role in the "citizens" is invaluable. The attacking player, a product of the club, is in constant contact with the fans and holds a special place in their hearts. Josep Guardiola also highly values his talent and sees him as one of the team's most important players. However, the proposed large sum could change the decision of City's management.
The Saudi club has a big plan: to bring in young, fast, strong, and European-experienced stars by placing Ronaldo at the center. Foden meets these exact requirements. He was raised in the English Premier League, won the Champions League, and is one of the leaders of the national team.
However, some experts are skeptical that Manchester City will let the club's academy graduate go. Because Foden is a strong bridge between the club's academy and the main squad. At the same time, it is noted that the unprecedented salary offered by "An-Nasr" may change the player's decision.
Currently, Guardiola is performing a succession of generations in the squad. As older players leave the team, the path is opening up for new players. The fact that Abdukodir Khusanov, who was brought from "Lans" in January, is becoming a player of the main squad, despite the high level of competition in the defense, is clear proof of this process.
So, whether Al-Nassr's expensive plan will be realized or City will retain its star - time will tell. One thing is clear: Ronaldo's efforts opened a new chapter in the club's transfer policy.
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