Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia after a week of media speculation, just in time for Al-Nassr to make public his big debut.
The 37-year-old Ronaldo was welcomed by tens of thousands of supporters on Tuesday at the Al Nassr club in Saudi Arabia after signing a contract worth more than €200 million ($213.2 million).
According to state-run television station Al Ekhbariya, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner arrived in the capital late on Monday and is staying at a posh hotel with his entourage.
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He brought a large group of helpers and even a private security service.
On Tuesday, December 3 at 7 p.m. at Marsool Park, Al-Nassr club will host a two-hour welcoming ceremony for Ronaldo, during which he will sign a contract and address the press.
Several TV outlets are anticipated to broadcast the ceremony.
When Ronaldo will debut for Al-Nassr has not yet been made official by the club.
Al-Nassr has called his decision “history in the making” and claimed that it will have numerous positive effects for the Saudi league.
The Saudi Arabian government has recently entered the worlds of Formula One, boxing, golf, and Ronaldo’s contract until June 2025. They have also acquired English club Newcastle United.
An official stated that Al Nassr anticipates a packed stadium for the unveiling.
Ronaldo is by far the most famous player to have played in Saudi Arabia, but other legends like George Weah, Pep Guardiola, and Xavi also spent time there in their later years of their careers.
Photos from Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival in Riyadh are shown below.
