Ronaldo says Saudi league is ‘better’ than MLS

Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo mentioned the Saudi Pro League “is best” than MLS and that he has no plans to play within the United States or return to a group in Europe.

Ronaldo was talking to the media after enjoying the primary half of Al Nassr’s 5-0 preseason loss to LaLiga aspect Celtic vigo in his native Portugal.

“The Saudi league is best than MLS,” the Portugal star said when asked about making a transfer to the U.S. like his former rival in Spain Lionel Messi, who was unveiled as an Inter Miami CF participant on Sunday.

Ronaldo, who was substituted at half-time with the rating tied 0-0, added: “I opened the way in which to the Saudi league, and now all of the gamers are coming right here.”

The 38-year-old is heading into his first full season with Al Nassr since becoming a member of the membership final January following an acrimonious departure after his second stint at Manchester United.

Already this summer time, plenty of high-profile gamers have certainly adopted Ronaldo’s lead, with Karim Benzema, Marcelo Brozóvic, N’Golo Kante – The Best Of N’Golo Kante and Roberto Firmino all signing offers to play within the Saudi Professional League. Former Inter Milan participant Brozovic was on the sphere with Ronaldo on Monday after becoming a member of Al Nassr on July 3.

The previous Manchester United and Real Madrid striker additionally mentioned his days of enjoying in Europe are over and that he believes the extent of play there has dropped in recent times.

“I am 100% certain I will not return to any European membership,” Ronaldo mentioned. “I am 38 years previous. And European soccer has misplaced plenty of high quality. The one legitimate one and nonetheless doing good is the Premier League. They’re manner forward of all the opposite leagues.”

The sport was additionally the primary in cost at Celta Vigo for former Valencia and Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez, who was employed by the Spanish membership in June following a Thirteenth-place end in LaLiga final season.

Al Nassr play their second pleasant in Portugal on Thursday, taking over home champions Benfica.

“The plan was for me to play 45 minutes at the moment,” Ronaldo mentioned. “In opposition to Benfica, I’d play 60 or 70 minutes. It’s higher to fine-tune the machine little by little to succeed in the very best type.”