Saudi Gazette report
LISBON — Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed strategies he performed a task in persuading compatriot João Félix to affix Al Nassr, stressing that recruiting gamers shouldn’t be a part of his job.
Talking after Al Nassr’s 4-0 pleasant win over Rio Ave on Thursday, the Portuguese star mentioned: “I don’t try this, I don’t discuss on the telephone. That’s not my job. You mentioned it, however my job is to coach and play.”
On Félix’s arrival from Chelsea, Ronaldo rejected hypothesis of any wrongdoing within the transfer from Benfica, including: “Stealing is a foul phrase. No person stole something from Benfica. Everybody is aware of João, he’s very gifted and I consider he’ll assist us so much within the Saudi league.”
The Al Nassr captain additionally praised the league’s competitiveness, citing the extent seen on the FIFA Membership World Cup: “The Saudi Professional League could be very aggressive. You don’t know — you’re removed from the pitch — however we’ve seen it.”
Ronaldo mentioned shifting to Saudi Arabia was a better profession step for Félix than remaining within the Portuguese league.
“It was a better option than enjoying in Portugal. Have a look at the variety of stars in Saudi. Even with out the Champions League, it was a really smart choice,” he mentioned.
Turning to Al Nassr’s preparations, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner emphasised the significance of preseason health: “A very powerful factor is fatigue, good coaching, and getting again to full health. We need to be prepared for our first official match on the nineteenth in Hong Kong within the Saudi Tremendous Cup semi-final towards Al Ittihad.”
Ronaldo, who discovered the web towards Rio Ave, added: “Scoring targets is all the time good. I’m blissful, and preseason goes nicely.”
On the beginning of the Portuguese league season, he concluded: “I hope it’s aggressive. I all the time want the most effective, and I hope Sporting Lisbon can win the title once more.”
