"I Had Many Opportunities In Europe": Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that there was interest from clubs in Europe, Brazil, Australia, the US, and his home nation of Portugal.

However, he gave his word to Al-Nassr upon signing a deal with the Saudi side.

He said (via the Daily Mail):

"I had many opportunities in Europe, many clubs, in Brazil, in Australia, US, even in Portugal there is many clubs who tried to sign me."

"But I gave my word to this club. Not only to develop the football but other parts of the country."

The Portuguese icon spoke of the challenge ahead and his eagerness to help the club with his knowledge and experience:

"For me it's a good challenge. I know what I want, I know what I don't want. For me it's a good chance to help with my knowledge and experience to grow many important points."

Ronaldo concluded:

"I want to give a different vision of the country, of the football, of the perspective of everybody. This is why I'm here and why I took this opportunity."

Source: Sportskeeda