Cristiano Ronaldo is causing a sensation in Saudi Arabia. Since his remarkable move to Al Nassar, a deal that sees the Portuguese international earn a staggering $200 million per year, a slew of players have eagerly followed in his footsteps. In a recent interview, one of Ronaldo’s teammates shed light on their off-pitch camaraderie and delved into what makes Ronaldo truly extraordinary.
Also, Neymar weighed in as well, highlighting that many pundits initially dismissed Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia as imprudent. However, the league’s growing prominence today is a testament to the foresight of that decision. The allure of the Saudi League has since beckoned illustrious names like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, and Ruben Neves to embrace its challenges and opportunities.
A new teammate speaks about his warm relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo
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Seko Fofana is one of the latest recruits of Al Nassr. He had quite a notable career before moving to Saudi Arabia. The French international has 113 caps for Udinese and over 100 caps for RC Lens, helping them qualify for this year’s UEFA Champions League, placing them 2nd just behind PSG in the 2022-23 season of Ligue 1.
Now, it’s time to settle in with his new teammates including Cristiano Ronaldo. When asked about his relationship with the Portuguese soccer legend, he said, “He’s very engaging, straightforward. In the evening, we talk about everything: nutrition, business, life in general. You find yourself chatting with Cristiano, it’s fun (laughs).”
Seko Fofana sur sa relation avec Cristiano Ronaldo 🫂🇨🇮🇵🇹 :
« Il est très attachant, simple. Le soir, on parle de tout, de nutrition, de business, de la vie en général. Tu te retrouves à tchatcher avec Cristiano, c'est marrant (rires).
On est surpris de voir à quel point un… pic.twitter.com/IfKUEJUEEC
— BeFootball (@_BeFootball) August 15, 2023
Ronaldo’s professionalism and attitude towards the game have been well-received by pundits and players alike, it’s nothing new to hear the praises coming from all sides for him. $28.1 million rich Fofana further added, “It’s Crazy to be So Demanding with five Ballon d’Or. Even at the age of 38 and after achieving as much as Ronaldo has, it’s really crazy to think that he is still so focused and committed to the game.”
A few days ago, CR7 lifted his first of hopefully many trophies at Al Nassr. His new teammate Fofana had something further to say about his work ethic too. Let’s dive deeper.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first cup with Al Nassar
Another year and another trophy for the Portuguese international. Be it Europe or Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo has always managed to stay ahead of the curve. His strong mentality and work ethic is the what has helped him reach this stage. Fofana confirms this by adding to his statements, “When he’s not working out, he doesn’t feel well (laughs).”
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In the evolving Saudi League, Ronaldo’s influence is immense with football stars following in his footsteps and preferring to take their talents to Saudi Arabia during the prime of their soccer careers. It is evident more when stars like Fofana share admiration for his dedication and influence. What do you think about Fofana’s bond with the Portuguese soccer legend? Let us know in the comments below.
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