Portugal national team player Cristiano Ronaldo, in an interview with Tok TV, revealed that he turned down a “huge offer from Saudi Arabia” following previous news of an attempt by a club in the kingdom to include a global star. .
During an interview, English journalist Piers Morgan asked Ronaldo that he had received offers from Saudi Arabia worth “350 million euros for two seasons”, to which the Manchester United star replied: “Yes, I turned him down among many other offers. .”
On July 14, CNN’s Portuguese website reported that a Saudi club had offered an astronomical amount to Cristiano Ronaldo to join him on a two-season contract.
At the time, the club, which was not named by CNN, offered 300 million euros (about $301 million) to persuade an incumbent English Manchester United player to play in the Saudi Arabian league.
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Don’s role in the Red Devils has waned since Dutch manager Eric Ten Hag, who came from Ajax Amsterdam this season, took his place last May. was penalized for refusing to come on as a substitute in a match.
Ronaldo will lead the Portugal national team during his participation in the 2022 World Cup, which kicks off next Sunday in Qatar until December 20 with 32 teams, according to Reuters.
Portugal are in Group H with Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea and are counting on star Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2022 World Cup Qatar rematch to confirm they are the most visible candidate for Group H leadership, according to Agence France Presse. .
