Losing momentum in Europe where his story with Manchester United ended in a stormy divorce last November, Cristiano Ronaldo (38) finds honors in his new land of asylum, Saudi Arabia, where he multiplies the prowess with his club Al Nassr. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has added a brand new individual accolade to his tally: the Saudi Arabian League Player of the Month trophy for his performances in February.
During the last month of competition with the formation led by Rudi Garcia, “CR7” scored a goal against Al-Fateh, a quadruple against Al Wehda, a double of assists against Al-Taawon and a hat-trick against Damac. He is already at 8 goals in 5 league games. Leader of the Saudi Pro League, with two points more than his runner-up Al-Ittihad, Al Nassr faces Al Batin, the bottom of the championship, this Friday evening (6:30 p.m.).
Ronaldo, whose contract with Manchester United was terminated on November 22 and barely during the World Cup in Qatar, signed in early January until 2025 with the Saudi club for emoluments estimated at 200 million euros on the duration of his contract. The Portuguese star has claimed that his arrival at the Saudi club does not mark the end of his career, but a new step in his hunt for records. It is also part of the desire of the authorities of the kingdom to enhance the prestige of the Saudi championship while neighboring Qatar has just organized the 2022 Football World Cup. Saudi Arabia could in particular submit a joint candidacy with Greece and Egypt to host the World Cup in 2030.