Scuffled With Lionel Messi in Qatar, Aziz Behich Now Teammates With Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Destination is only a distance away from Al Nassr. The club has been in phenomenal form and is in pursuit of winning its first AFC Champions League. Meanwhile, this has led to a change of fortune for Australian defender Aziz Behich, who is on his way to joining Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh. Notably, Behich found the limelight while facing Lionel Messi at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

Club soccer is a strange place to be. And Saudi Arabia was not the destination most players would have imagined themselves to be at. But after an impressive stint for Melbourne City FC in the Australian top-flight A-League, the left-back has moved to Riyadh on a loan transfer. The news was reported by Al Nassr’s X (previously Twitter) handle a few minutes ago. which wrote, “Al Nassr club management signed an official contract with Australian international player Aziz Behić.” “Coming from Australian club Melbourne City on loan until the end of the season.” “We wish him success with his club.” The player was quick to react, too.

Behich also expressed his excitement on X saying, “I would like to thank
@alnassr and all the participants for giving me this opportunity! Thank you for joining this prestigious club! I’m looking forward to promoting the yellow color with everything I have for this club! Can’t start!” The national team player is currently with the Australian squad for the AFC Asian Cup and will join Al Nassr after the Aisa Cup ends.

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Additionally, Behich has been an important player for both the club and national teams. Known for his agility and fearlessness, the 33-year-old will add more strength to the backline. On the other hand, the Australian will love to make the most of this opportunity, playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, and treble-winning defender Aymeric Laporte. The player got huge exposure during the 2022 World Cup, where he also got noticed.

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Behich and Messi had pushed each other near the sidelines during the Round of 16 tie between Argentina and Australia. When speaking about it, the new Al Nassr player clarified that there was nothing verbal. Nevertheless, he revealed that on the pitch, it’s his team that takes center stage.

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Behich said, “I’m out there to help my team win, and I do whatever I can for that to happen. There’s obviously respect there for the opponent and that, but it’s just a heat of the moment thing.” Behich showed a great fight, almost threatening to equalize; however, Lisandro Martinez’s block came in handy for the Albiceleste, who managed to win 2-1.