In a league rich in oil and money, one of the most important jewels of world football has been added. Cristiano Ronaldo reached the Saudi Arabian League to continue his career in Al Nasr and to play in a league that seeks to place itself on the international stage.
The most bombastic signing of recent months took place in 2023 and the 37-year-old Portuguese will wear his colors al Nasr of the Arab country, with a link until mid-2025 and this will see him beat his average $75 million per seasonwhich makes it the juiciest contract in history.
Now on the scene, with more than 700 goals in his bag and 32 trophies lifted at club level alone, the forward will showcase his full potential in the league that already has other figures who shone in Europe or America such as David Ospina, Luiz Gustavo, Gonzalo Martínez, Talisca, Ever Banega, among others.
Since its inception in 1955, the Al Nasr is his country’s second highest winner with nine championshipsthe half owned by Al-Hilal also from the capital, Riyadh.
History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success, but will inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls, to be the best version of themselves. Welcome @Christian in your new home @AlNassrFC pic.twitter.com/oan7nu8NWC
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) December 30, 2022
When do you play, where and how do you watch Al-Nassr vs. Al-Wehda from Saudi Arabia League? Day, time, TV channels and online streaming
After making his network debut in the 1-1 vs Al Fateha new commitment awaits Cristiano Ronaldo for the Saudi Arabian league: facing Al-Wahed, a team that ranks 12th. Will another triumph come with Al-Nasr?
Until the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, the Saudi league was very hermetic, with no international coverage and only broadcast by the national streaming network Shahid. Although that has changed. Now, all CR7 matches can be viewed on Argentina through DSports and DGoin USA with ESPN and ESPN+in Mexico with Claro Sports and Claro Brandwhile in Europe there will be three chains, among which it stands out sky sports.
- Day: Thursday, February 9.
- Time: 11:30 am CDMX? 12:30 p.m. ET in the United States; 2:30 p.m. in Argentina and 6:30 p.m. in Spain.
- TV channels and streaming:
- Argentina: DSports, DGo
- USA: ESPN, ESPN+
- Mexico: Claro Sports and Claro Brand
- Europe: sky sports
Cristiano Ronaldo’s goals in Al Nasr
Cristiano scores his first goal in an official match with @AlNassrFC ‼️ pic.twitter.com/B4yS7NzsWK
— Luis Omar Tapia (@LuisOmarTapia) February 3, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo goals, games and statistics in the season 2022-2023
| Tournament | targets | assist | Races | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Pro League | 1 | 0 | 2 | 180 |
| Super Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 | 90 |
| Totals | 1 | 0 | 3 | 270 |
