Cristiano Ronaldo recently celebrated his two-year milestone with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League but marked it by expressing his desire to secure more titles.
The Portuguese superstar, who was named the Best Middle East Player of 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.
Looking back on his journey in Riyadh, Ronaldo, who will turn 40 on February 5, shared his thoughts with the league’s official media channel.
He said: “I’m happy and my family is happy. We started a new life in this beautiful country. Life is good, football is good.
“In terms of individual and collective, we are still there; we are still improving.”
Having scored over 900 career goals and holding the men’s world record for most international goals, Ronaldo also highlighted the progress of the Saudi Pro League since his arrival.
“For me, it is an honour that the league is growing and many star players are coming to make the league even better and more competitive,” Ronaldo said.
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“To be the first one – let’s say a star – to come here is an honour, but what I’m looking forward to is the next five to 10 years of the league still improving. Not only the first teams, but also the academies.
“Not just for the future of the Saudi [players] and the league, but for the country and to compete with other leagues, this is my dream. And this is what I will try to help the country and league reach and be there at that level.
“People look at Cristiano as an example, not just on the pitch, but also off it.”
Since joining Al Nassr, Ronaldo has helped the team win the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023.
Although the club fell short of additional silverware last season, he made history by scoring a record 35 goals in his first full Saudi Pro League campaign.
Reflecting on his achievements, Ronaldo added: “You know, when you win titles, things come easier, and to have the privilege to win in my first year here my first trophy was amazing.
“But I want more. I will continue to push and help my team Al Nassr to win titles. I believe that this year will be a good year for Al Nassr.
“It’s hard 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 moments and bad moments but, for me, the most important thing is to be professional, to push hard, respect the club, respect your contract and believe that things will change – for Al Nassr to try to win more titles.
“The [AFC] Champions League is something I want to win for the club, but the most important is to keep pushing and be professional.”
