Cristiano Ronaldo recently celebrated his two-year milestone with Al Nasr in the Saudi Pro League, but marked it by expressing his desire to secure more trophies.
The Portuguese superstar, who was named Middle East Player of the Year 2024 at the Globe Soccer Awards, has maintained a remarkable scoring record with 74 goals in 83 appearances since joining the club on a free transfer in January 2023.
Reflecting on his trip to Riyadh, Ronaldo, who turns 40 on February 5, shared his thoughts with the league’s official media channel.
He said: “I am happy and my family is happy. We started a new life in this beautiful country. Life is good, football is good.
“Individually and collectively, we’re still there. we are still improving”.
Having scored over 900 career goals and holding the men’s world record for most international goals, Ronaldo has also highlighted the progress of the Saudi Pro League since his arrival.
“For me, it’s an honor that the league is growing and many stars are coming to make the league even better and more competitive,” Ronaldo said.
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“To be the first – let’s say a star – to come here is an honor, but what I’m looking forward to is the next five to 10 years of the league getting even better. Not only the first teams, but also the academies.
“Not only for the future of Saudi Arabia (players) and the league, but for the country and to compete with other leagues, that’s my dream. And that’s what I’m going to try to help the country and the league get to and be there at that level.
“People see Cristiano as an example, not only on the pitch, but off it as well.”
Since joining Al Nasr, Ronaldo has helped the team win the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup.
Although the club had no additional silverware last season, they made history by scoring a record 35 goals in their first full campaign in the Saudi Championship.
Reflecting on his achievements, Ronaldo added: “You know, when you win titles, things become easier and to have the privilege to win my first year here my first trophy was amazing.
“But I want more. I will continue to push and help my team Al Nasr win titles. I believe this year will be a good year for Al Nasr.
“It is difficult to compete with teams like Al Hilal and Al Ittihad, but we are still there, still pushing and fighting. Football is like that. You have good times and bad times but, for me, the most important thing is to be professional, push hard, respect the club, respect your contract and believe that things will change – that Al Nasr try to win more titles.
“The Champions League (AFC) is something I want to win for the club, but the most important thing is to keep pushing and be professional.”
