“I Faced Some Difficulties”- Otavio Struggled Personally After Joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Otavio Monteiro had his struggles at Al-Nassr. The Portuguese soccer star made his high-profile move to the Saudi Arabian club in this summer transfer window. Nonetheless, it was not a simple move for him, as he struggled to adjust to his new surroundings on and off the field. The 28-year-old, who previously played for Porto, has found transitioning to life in the Middle East challenging.

The midfielder was greatly affected by the language barrier and cultural differences and found it difficult to adjust to the new circumstances. Now let’s dive deeper and explore what Otavio said about the transition.

The struggles Otavio faced at Al-Nassr

In a recent tweet from Al-Nassr Zone, Otavio said, “The hardest part was arriving in a new country and culture. I also don’t speak English well, and I faced some difficulties, but everyone at Al Nassr helped me a lot.” The Portuguese midfielder didn’t hesitate to confess that the initial few months at Al-Nassr were tough.

Furthermore, he confirmed that he was trying his best to put forth an impressive performance on the field. Presently, the 28-year-old played sixteen games for Al-Nassr and scored four goals and two assists. However, in his first two matches for the Saudi Arabian club, he failed to find a place on the scoresheet.

When Al-Nassr offered a $65 million deal to Otavio, he was beyond thrilled, as it was a chance for him to unite with Cristiano Ronaldo, who became his international teammate. Nonetheless, in an interview, he surprised the fans by confessing that he would love to move back to Porto at some point. However, this does not mean that he appreciates playing with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr any less.

A dream come true moment for the former Porto star!

Otavio revealed how it was for him to follow in the footsteps of Ronaldo to the Saudi Arabian club. Regarding the same, the former Porto star said, “It’s really unbelievable. I still imagine if I’m there or not. It’s like I’m in a dream.” For the 28-year-old, playing with the soccer legend was a far-fetched dream that took him to cloud nine when it became a reality.

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Additionally, he believes that within a brief period, he and Ronaldo could build a strong partnership with each other at the Saudi Arabian Club. For Otavio, it was undoubtedly Ronaldo’s presence that drew him towards the new club in an alien land. What are your thoughts about Otavio’s Al-Nassr journey? Let us know in the comments below.

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