Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Europe after a brief sojourn in Saudi Arabia, according to Al-Nassr manager Rudi Garcia.
After Manchester United terminated his contract due to his vile attack on the Red Devils and their coach, Erik ten Hag, in a public interview during the end of the previous season, Ronaldo departed European football.
The Portugal national team player wasn't impressed by the November and December 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who recently signed a two-year contract with the club, may go back to Europe, according to Al-French Nassr's management.
The 37-year-old, in Garcia's perspective, is still a valuable asset and has enough potential to prove himself in Europe before hanging up his cleats.
According to Garcia, “Cristiano Ronaldo is a positive addition, as he helps to disperse defenders.”
“He is one of the best players in the world,” Garcia remarked.
“He will not finish his career at Al-Nassr, he will return to Europe.”
Ronaldo made his competitive debut with Al-Nassr in a 1-0 win over Al-Ettifaq, following a friendly match against Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain.
As his team lost to Al-Ittihad in Thursday’s Saudi Super Cup, he was making his second outing with no impact.
Following the game, Ronaldo came under fire for missing a golden opportunity right before Al-Ittihad scored their second goal.
Garcia added, “Cristiano’s missed opportunity in the first half was one of the things that changed the course of the match.”