JAKARTA - Portugal's national team player, Cristiano Ronaldo, denied reports that he had agreed to join Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr.
Ronaldo was free of transfer after being released from his contract at Manchester United last month. A number of reports claim Ronaldo has agreed to a very lucrative deal to play in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Pro League club emerged with the news that Ronaldo would earn more than 100 million pounds (Rp1.89 trillion) per year there.
However, the 37-year-old said reports of a deal with Al Nassr were incorrect.
"No, that's not true," he told reporters after Portugal's 6-1 win over Switzerland in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup, Wednesday, December 7 in the morning WIB.
Cristianon Ronaldo was allowed to leave Manchester United after a controversial interview with Piers Morgan. He criticized the club owner and acknowledged the lack of respect for manager Erik ten Hag.
He said he felt "tricked" by the club, then stated that there were attempts to force him out.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner may find it difficult to find a top club in Europe, given his relatively declining performances lately. Apart from that, his salary is not small, it's also a hassle.
Money may not be a problem in Saudi Arabia, but it remains unclear whether Ronaldo doesn't like the switch, or whether the deal is not yet finalized.
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