“Age Is Not Important”- Amid Lionel Messi’s Possible Billion-Dollar Move to Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo Offers Advice to Those Interested in Following His Footsteps

Cristiano Ronaldo set an unprecedented move last year when he joined Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr. The transfer shook the sporting world as never before had a top-tier star graced the Saudi Pro League with their presence. This breakthrough paved the way for the Saudi League to thrive. And has also sparked discussion around the world that other top-level sporting stars could do the same and join in.

One of the soccer stars currently linked to a move to Saudi Arabia is Ronaldo’s arch-rival, Lionel Messi. The PSG forward has reportedly received a billion-dollar offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. As Messi continues to ponder the offer, Ronaldo has recently shared his advice to players who are considering a move to the Saudi Pro League.

Cristiano Ronaldo has a message for players joining Saudi

In a recent interview, Ronaldo shared his experience of playing in the Saudi league and expressed how welcoming it had been. Speaking with enthusiasm, Ronaldo expressed, “If they are coming, big players, big names, young players, old players, they are very welcome”.

He went on to explain the potential benefits for everyone, “Because if that happens the league will improve”. He also made an important point about age being less important than competing players’ abilities. Ronaldo said, “Age is not important but competing players, young players, depend on many factors”.

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It is clear that Ronaldo believes in the tremendous potential the Saudi Pro League has to offer. It looks like no longer will the Saudi Pro League be overlooked. In anticipation of Messi’s possible switch to the Middle East, it is giving the league massive exposure and creating a whole new level of excitement.

Is Lionel Messi joining the Saudi League?

The 2023 transfer window is looming with questions remaining around Lionel Messi’s future. With the Argentine’s contract at PSG ending this season, reports indicate he won’t be prolonging it any further. As a result, speculation has begun on what could be next for the forward.

Al Hilal reportedly has offered him a lucrative deal. The offer is an incredible $600 million per year as well as two years’ worth of $1.2 billion. While this is an attractive option, there are also whispers that the star may return to Barcelona where he left earlier in 2021. It now appears to be just a matter of weeks before an official announcement is made. With each development, anticipation among fans continues to grow.

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We can only wait and see what the superstar has in store next. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.