In the 23rd round of the Saudi Pro League, An Nasr defeated Al Hazm 4-0 at home. The hero of the match, as usual, was Cristiano Ronaldo: the Portuguese star scored a brace, paving the way for a convincing victory for his team.
After the match, not only the goals but also Ronaldo's words about the future came to the forefront. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 41-year-old forward has expressed his position very clearly.
Ronaldo said he considers Saudi Arabia his own and wants to continue his career there. He noted that this country warmly welcomed him, his family, and friends. Because of this, he feels happy and wants to stay.
- I belong to Saudi Arabia. I want to continue playing here. This is the country that welcomed me, my family, and my friends. I'm happy and I want to stay in Saudi Arabia," Ronaldo said.
Ronaldo's form throughout the season isn't just talk. He made 22 appearances for An Nasr in all competitions, scoring 20 goals. This is a very strong indicator for a striker, especially at 41 years old, not everyone can maintain such a pace.
Interestingly, it was previously reported that Donald Trump had invited Ronaldo to the US. However, after Cristiano's statement today, the situation is clearer: he currently considers himself safe in Saudi Arabia and intends to continue his journey there.
After defeating Al Hazm by a large margin, Al Nassr climbed to the top of the tournament table. Ronaldo said the following about this:
"We returned to our place. Now we will continue to grow," the forward wrote on his social media page.
The conclusion is simple: Ronaldo's page in "An Nasr" hasn't been closed yet. On the contrary, a double, a large score, and a firm statement - all this indicates that interesting events will continue here.
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