Portuguese soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has landed in Saudi Arabia to join Al Nassr FC, following a deal worth more than $200m a year.
The 37-year-old's five-time Ballon d'Or, among many other achievements, is a significant marketing opportunity for Al Nassr, reports Arab News, highlighting Ronaldo's 500 million Instagram followers.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest stars of this generation, and playing at AL-Nassr is bound to have a decisive impact on the Saudi League. We learn that AL-Nassr gained over 5 million followers on Instagram after signing Ronaldo.
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His move to Saudi Arabia is getting a lot of attention in the League and football fans like me can't wait to travel to Riyadh to see this icon on the pitch. We are aware of how Saudi Arabia aims to establish itself as a global sports hub and imagine having CR7 alongside them to be the face of Saudi football. CR7 will continue to inspire and motivate aspiring footballers, especially in the region, and help take football to a whole new level in the Middle East.
The Portuguese soccer star received flowers after arriving at the airport with his partner, Georgina Rodriguez. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo landed in the capital on Monday night, state broadcaster Al Ekhbariya reported, and is staying in a luxury hotel with his entourage.
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“He brought a big team of assistants and even a private security company,” an official told AFP. Ronaldo left Manchester United under a cloud after slamming the club in a TV interview.
He will appear at the 25-capacity Al Nassr Mrsool Park in Riyadh at 000 p.m. on Tuesday, officials said.
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