Faced with the need to generate a quota for foreigners, Cameroon striker Vincent Aboubakar was let go from the club.
The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo in Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia claimed his first victim. Because the country’s league allows eight foreign players to be part of the team, the club should have cleared the necessary space for the arrival of the Portuguese .
Thus, the management decided to dissociate the Cameroonian striker Vincent Aboubakar to obtain the quota to include CR7 in the payroll.
But he didn’t like this decision at all and ended up referring to the situation on his way out to show his displeasure with the Portuguese. “I always thought Messi was better than Ronaldo, but after training with Ronaldo I realized he was right. “, he commented in an interview with NTV Spor.
During his time at Al-Nassr, the 30-year-old African footballer played a total of 39 official matches, scoring 13 goals and providing six assists. This season he has scored four goals in 12 games.
Christian’s arrival
After Manchester United decided to terminate Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract in the middle of the World Cup, the Portuguese star decided to continue his career in Saudi Arabia.
At the end of December, the club confirmed via its platforms the link of the former Real Madrid striker for two and a half seasons. As Marca reported back then, the total figure the Portuguese will receive exceeds €200m per season which makes him the highest paid footballer in the world.
“I am delighted with a new experience in a different league and a different country, the vision of Al-Nassr is very inspiring. I am very happy to join my teammates and help the team achieve more success. “, were the first words of the striker with his new team.
Justification of a millionaire salary
In the middle of his official presentation, Cristiano Ronaldo was criticized for the high amount of money he will win in the Saudi championship and took the opportunity to justify this step because it does not mark the end of his career.
“I don’t care what people say, it’s not the end of my career. . Today, football has evolved and is very competitive. Football is different now, the evolution of football is different. A lot of people talk, but they don’t know anything about football,” he said.
“It’s good to come here. I broke all the records in Europe and I want to do it here too. My work in Europe is over, I am proud of a new challenge. I came here to win. I want to enjoy and smile all together here in Al-Nassr,” he continued.
Of his voluminous contract, he said that “it’s a unique contract, because I’m a unique actor . My family is happy and they support me. In Arabia, they are very happy with my arrival and that of my family. The reception was spectacular”.
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