'In Europe my work is done' - Ronaldo at his unveiling for Al-Nassr

Ronaldo and his son at his unveiling for AL-Nassr

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Ronaldo and his son at his unveiling for AL-Nassr

'In Europe my work is done' - Ronaldo at his unveiling for Al-Nassr

Faruq Ibrahim 21:56 - 03.01.2023

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner speaks about the new step in his career.

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes he has accomplished everything he can in Europe and is pleased with the next step in his career.

The 37-year-old signed for Saudi club Al-Nassr after terminating his contract with boyhood club Manchester United.

Ronaldo on a new challenge 

Cristiano Ronaldo spoke in the press room before his unveiling for Al-Nassr in front of a packed 25,000-capacity Mrsool Park stadium.

He explained that he had done everything possible in Europe and is now looking forward to the new challenge in Asia.

Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Saudi based club Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Saudi based club Al-Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Saudi based club Al-Nassr

"So far, I'm feeling very good, I'm so proud to make the big decision in my life, in football," Ronaldo said at his unveiling press conference.

"As you mentioned before, in Europe, my work is done, I won everything.

"I played in the most important clubs in Europe and for me now is the [time for a] new challenge, as you mentioned in Asia.

"I'm glad for that Al-Nassr gave me this opportunity."

Ronaldo's European career

Ronaldo, as he rightly said, has accomplished all that is possible in European club football. 

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner played for four clubs in Europe that can lay claim to being the biggest in their country: Real Madrid in Spain, Manchester United in England, Juventus in Italy, and Sporting CP in Portugal.

He won league titles with three of those clubs, that play in the so-called top-five leagues.

Ronaldo is a three-time English champion, a two-time Spanish champion, and a two-time Italian champion, including several league cup titles. 

Cristiano Ronaldo posing with the Champions League title and gesturing that he has won it five times.
Cristiano Ronaldo posing with the Champions League title and gesturing that he has won it five times. Cristiano Ronaldo posing with the Champions League title and gesturing that he has won it five times.

And when it comes to the pinnacle of European football, the UEFA Champions League, no one has more than his five. including a record three-peat.

His enviable European trophy haul is truly a complete body of work.

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