Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo earlier than the match in opposition to Al Khaleej at Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Could 21, 2025. — Reuters
The Portuguese soccer famous person, Cristiano Ronaldo, has stated that he turned down provides to play within the Membership World Cup so he may take a correct relaxation and put together for an extended and demanding season.
The Portuguese star made the feedback after signing a brand new two-year take care of Al-Nassr that may preserve him on the membership past his forty second birthday.
The Saudi Professional League membership introduced on Thursday that Ronaldo had signed a two-year contract which might preserve him on the membership previous his forty second birthday.
Hypothesis over the 40-year-old’s plans intensified final month when FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated discussions have been underway about Ronaldo taking part in within the Membership 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 stated 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 last in opposition to Spain earlier this month, which ended 2-2 earlier than his facet went on to beat the European champions on penalties.
The Portugal captain stated his intention in staying at Al-Nassr was to win a significant trophy with the Riyadh-based facet.
“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 targets in 105 appearances for them in all competitions.
Ronaldo can be eyeing the 1,000-goal milestone in his profession. He has scored 794 targets in membership soccer and 138 for Portugal to take his tally to 932.
