LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Al-Nassr teammate Abdulrahman Ghareeb discusses Cristiano Ronaldo’s “serious” lifestyle and claims that the striker gets “angry” in training.
The former Manchester United great assumed the captaincy right away in Riyadh and contributed brilliantly with 14 goals in 19 games, but he was unable to guide his team to league or cup success in his first six months.
However, it appears that Ronaldo has had an impact on Al-Nassr’s practice, as winger Ghareeb described the Portuguese’s no-nonsense demeanor in practices.
Ronaldo’s life is really serious, Ghareeb noted in a conversation with content producer Abu Mashael.
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“Despite having won numerous individual titles and European championships, he becomes upset if he loses in practice.
“In addition, he arrived at training ahead of schedule, unlike many others. Ronaldo is a huge support to me.
“He is a huge support to me, and he is the reason I look forward to training so much. How can I not be happy when Cristiano and I train together?”
Next season, the Saudi Pro League will feature other players with Champions League experience as the Gulf State strives to create a division of world superstars in preparation for the 2023–24 season.
2022 Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema sealed a transfer to Al-Ittihad on Tuesday, while development with Lionel Messi slows.
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As many as nine players might join Ronaldo in the Middle East before the end of the summer, including World Cup winner N’Golo Kante, who is also close to joining the league champions.
The 38-year-old will be hoping that this year’s trophyless season was merely an exception as he seeks to lead Al-Nassr to the top of the Pro League standings, where they have ended nine times since the league’s inception in 1974.
