Cristiano Ronaldo was officially introduced to his new team Al-Nassr. After weeks of rumours, he arrived in Saudi Arabia, where signed a contract with the Riyadh team until 2025but will remain tied to the Arab country until 2030.

Cristiano Ronaldo featured on Al-NassrPhoto: BACKGRID / Backgrid UK / Profimedia

Coach Rudy Garcia, nothing but praise

Frenchman Rudy Garcia is the technician who will train the Portuguese next term and at the presentation he had nothing but praise for his new player.

“Cristiano is one of the best football players in history. For me, for this country and for the club, it’s fantastic when someone of this level comes here. I have seen great players in my life, but not like Ronaldo.

He will be very easy to train because there is not much I can explain to him. I am surprised that there are so many people at the presentation. Please come after the games too, let’s all talk about his goals.

My goal is for Ronaldo to be happy playing for Al Nassr and to win trophies,” Garcia said, according to Marca.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first statements in Al-Nassr

The new player of the Arabs wanted to note that this transfer is not a backward step, to emphasize his achievements and express his pride for the decision made.

“The world of football is developed, this league is competitive and I am happy to be here. I can’t wait to play even tomorrow if the coach gives me the chance. I don’t care what people say, this is not the end of my career.

My contract is unique because I am a unique player. I made the right decision. I broke all the records in Europe and I want to do it here too. I came to win. I want to enjoy and be happy here in Al Nasr.

I want to convey a different vision of the country and football from here, so I accepted this challenge. This is a great opportunity, not only in football, to change the mentality of new generations.

Many big clubs in Australia, USA or Portugal tried to convince me to sign a contract. My work in Europe is over, I am proud of the new challenge.

My family is happy and supportive. In Arabia, the world is very happy for my arrival and my family. Everyone supported me, especially my children, of whom I am proud. We had an impressive reception,” Cristiano Ronaldo announced at the presentation conference.