Cristiano Ronaldo lost in his first visit to Al Nassr

• Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr on a two year deal
• Ronaldo left Manchester United unceremoniously in November in what was his second spell
• Ronaldo was at Al Nassr home stadium previously in his career in which he lost the match

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a record-breaking two-and-a-half-year contract with Saudi club Al Nassr in a spectacular free transfer.

After agreeing to mutually end his contract with Manchester United in November, the action was taken.

Despite claims that European clubs have made proposals to him, Ronaldo will start a new chapter in Asian football in 2023.

However, this will not be his first visit to Saudi Arabia; in fact, he has previously played a competitive match at Al Nassr’s residence.

Ronaldo’s Juventus team lost to Lazio in the Supercoppa Italiana on his lone previous trip to the 25,000-seat Mrsool Park in December 2019.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s first visit toi Al Nassr’s home stadium Mrsool Park ended in defeat. | PHOTO: GIUSEPPE CACACE |

Lazio’s early dominance came to an end with a goal from Luis Alberto in the first half. Ronaldo’s long-range attempt was fumbled by Thomas Strakosha, and Paulo Dybala quickly equalized with a tap-in.

Senad Lulic restored Lazio’s lead in the final 20 minutes with a well-placed volley, and Danilo Cataldi secured the victory in stoppage time with a free kick that ricocheted off the underside of the crossbar.

Rodrigo Bentancur, now of Tottenham, was sent off following two bookable offences late in the day in Riyadh.

This match proved to be the tenth time in Ronaldo’s career in which he lost a final – his current record stands at 27 wins and 11 defeats.

Ronaldo had been a free agent since leaving the Red Devils following a controversial interview with Piers Morgan. Earlier today, SportsLeo revealed the Portugal international had signed for the Asian club.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered a contract with over 199 million euros per year, which is the biggest football salary in history. The salary includes commercial deals. 

Ronaldo has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Al Nassr.  The nine-time Saudi Pro League champions Al Nassr described the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo as history in the making. 

“History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to achieve even greater success but inspire our league, our nation and future generations, boys and girls, to be the best version of themselves.” Al Nassr’s statement after Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club. 

Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, is thrilled to be going to experience a new challenge in a new league. 

“I’m thrilled for a new experience in a different league and a different country, the vision that Al Nassr has is very inspiring. I’m excited to join my teammates, and to help the team to achieve more success.” Cristiano Ronaldo said after joining Al Nassr. 

Cristiano Ronaldo joins the Saudi club several days after revealing that he turned down a 305 million euros deal from another Saudi club (Al Hilal) last summer.  

Its is expected the striker will make his debut on January 2023.