After Karim Benzema Joined Rivals for $643 Million, Cristiano Ronaldo Responds to Signing ‘Any Player’ at Al Nassr

Ever since Cristiano Ronaldo made the move to Al Nassr, he has opened the doors for other stars to join him in Saudi Arabia. Players around the world are constantly linked to making a move to the Middle East. A few have even made it to the Gulf country, with Karim Benzema being the latest addition.

While both of them may have moved to CR7’s rival team, Ronaldo would have liked to have his former teammate on his team. Nevertheless, there’s still time to see any of his favorite players join his troop. However, when asked which player he would like to have on his team, he gave an unusual response.

Cristiano Ronaldo responds to signing any player for Al Nassr

As the domestic season has ended, everyone has left for their international duties. Ronaldo is also currently in his national camp. The Portuguese skipper is in contention to face Iceland. Hence, before the match, a journalist brought up domestic affairs in a press conference.

The journalist asked him if he had to choose any player to come and join him at Al Nassr, who would he choose. The striker simply responded by pointing out the journalist and saying “you” while laughing loudly. The whole room also burst into laughter at his cheeky response as he added, “I chose you right, you are like that and say you.”

After answering, the player laughed and stood up, and left the room. It seems Ronaldo didn’t want to answer the question, as he looked in the mood to have fun. He also didn’t want to make a comment or speculate on any player’s future. Nevertheless, his club will be looking to make a few signings as they ended their season trophyless.

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They may have lined up a few targets in order to bolster their squad, just like their arch-rivals, Al-Ittihad, did by signing Karim Benzema.

Karim Benzema arrives in Saudi Arabia

Benzema followed in his ex-teammates footsteps to make a stunning switch to Al Nassr’s rivals, Al Ittihad. The former Real Madrid skipper agreed to a $643 million deal that will keep him at the Gulf club for three years. He even received a heartwarming reception in front of 62,000 fans, who are delighted to have the Frenchman.

The former OL Lyon player has left a behemoth legacy at Real Madrid. He played for the Spanish Giants for over 14 years. Benzema wrote his name in the history books by finishing as the second-highest scorer for the club after Ronaldo. But the No. 9 managed to become the club’s record assist maker, with the stat touching 165. Indeed, the 35-year-old had a remarkable career.

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