Cristiano Ronaldo Sums Up Al Nassr's Repeated Failure In the Saudi League

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed staying at Al Nassr for two more years after signing a contract extension with the Saudi Arabian club. The Portuguese star is after 1000 career goals, but he also wants to win trophies with Al Nassr.

Since he arrived in 2023, Ronaldo and Al Nassr have been unable to win a single major trophy in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo expressed his thoughts on the previous season with Al Nassr.

The Saudi Pro League has grown over the past few years, and the competition for the league title has grown as well. In what could've been his last season, the 2024-25 season was forgettable for Al Nassr. 

Ronaldo's team finished third in the Saudi Pro League with 70 points. Ronaldo expressed his feelings about the results in the league, and his words hint that they will fully focus on the league title next season. 

Cristiano Ronaldo on Al Nassr's 2024-25 season

In an interview with Al Nassr, Ronaldo spoke about why he chose to stay another two years in Saudi Arabia and what he thought about the past season.

Cristiano Ronaldo: "We know what we did last season wasn’t enough. I love Saudi people. So this is why I want to stay. And of course, to be in this club, which I love. We are not happy for what happened last season. I believe in the project, I believe in Al Nassr, I believe in the fans."

Ronaldo played three seasons with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. In his first season, Al Nassr finished second with 67 points, where Ronaldo joined in January 2023.

In the 2023-24 season, Al Nassr finished second again, but this time with 82 points. They lost out on the league to a historic undefeated Al Hilal team. This past season, Al Ittihad won the league.

Cristiano Ronaldo on Staying for Two More Years

Ronaldo revealed that he had offers from clubs playing in the FIFA Club World Cup this summer, but rejected them. 

The Portuguese star explains that he rejected those clubs to prepare for next season with Al Nassr and the FIFA World Cup next year with Portugal. Ronaldo spoke about his desire to win the Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr and believes he can do it within the next two years.

Al Nassr will be bringing in Jorge Jesus as the team's new manager. The Portuguese manager has experience winning the Saudi Pro League. He led Al Hilal to win the league title with an undefeated record in the 2024-25 season.