Cristiano Ronaldo surprised by “very competitive” Saudi Pro League

The Portuguese famous person has regained his greatest type since becoming a member of Al Nassr in January.

Cristiano Ronaldo believes the Saudi Professional League can discover their place among the many world’s elite leagues within the coming years.

Al Nassr satisfied Ronaldo to proceed his soccer in Saudi Arabia after his mid-season departure from Manchester United. The Saudi membership’s mega provide was unsurprisingly exhausting to reject.

Nonetheless, CR7 admits the competitiveness of the Saudi Professional League is healthier than he initially anticipated.

“I feel you need to take a look at the [Saudi Pro League] otherwise. I’m not going to say that the league is a Premier League, that will be a lie,” the 38-year-old told reporters.

“However it’s a really aggressive league that I’m positively shocked by, a really balanced league and good groups.”

Ronaldo has registered 9 targets and two assists in his eight league appearances for Al Nassr. An excellent efficiency for Portugal towards Liechtenstein confirmed the previous Man Utd ahead has managed to enhance his general type at Al Nassr.

He added: “I’m positive that within the coming years the league can be…the fourth, fifth or sixth best league on the planet.”

Portugal will tackle Luxembourg of their subsequent Euro 2024 qualifier on Monday. Ronaldo will then return to Al Nassr, who’re getting ready to face Al Adalah on April 4.