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Cristiano Ronaldo: Former Manchester United forward signs for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr; the forward was a free agent after his contract at Manchester United was mutually terminated; Ronaldo revealed in November that he turned down a £305m Saudi Arabia move in the summerCristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a two-year contract.
The 37-year-old left Manchester United last month following an explosive television interview in which the forward said he felt betrayed by the Old Trafford club and did not respect their Dutch manager Erik ten Hag.
"I am eager to experience a new football league in a different country. Al Nassr Club's vision is very inspiring," the Saudi outfit quoted Ronaldo as saying.
Ronaldo will arrive in Saudi Arabia with a vast collection of club honours after a glittering spell at Spanish giants Real Madrid from 2009-18 where he won two La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups, four Champions League titles and three Club World Cups.
He went on to score a club record 451 times for Real and has more than 800 senior goals overall for club and country.