Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a swipe at critics of his lucrative move to Saudi Arabian side, Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo, who has a deal with the Saudi club which will make him the highest-paid player in the history of the sport, said those criticizing him know nothing about football.
He said;
“Many people speak and give their opinions but they really do not know nothing about football. As you know football now, probably the last 10-15 years it is different, all the teams are more prepared, more ready. So for me it’s not the end of my career to come to [Saudi Arabia], that’s what I want to change. So I really don’t worry about what the people say.”
Also addressing reporters at his unveiling ceremony yesterday, January 3, Ronaldo stated that he received plenty of other offers from clubs around the world before deciding that Al-Nassr was the best place for him to continue his career.
Luka Modric rejects big-money offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia
37-year-old Croatian captain, Luka Modric has reportedly snubbed big-money offers from MLS and Saudi Arabia in hope of renewing his contract with Real Madrid.
Popular Spanish newspaper, Marca reported that Modric who will soon complete his 12-month deal at Santiago Bernabeu, is hoping that another short-term offer will be presented to him, giving an opportunity to spend his 12th season in the Spanish capital.
Though no deal has been reached, it was gathered that the Croatian footballer is on the radar of some clubs in the United States and Saudi Arabia.
According to Marca, Saudi club, Al-Nassr, who just signed Cristiano Ronaldo, are keen on adding Sergio Ramos and Modric to their ranks in upcoming windows.
However, Modric who is prepared to be patient to get a deal from Real Madrid, has already rejected the lucrative offers from America and Saudi Arabia with a view of staying in the Spanish capital beyond the end of the season.