Cristiano Ronaldo has not just brought his talents but also professionalism and work culture to the club. Ronaldo exemplifies what a professional athlete is supposed to be. Besides profiting over $500 million from his signing Al Nassr also developed a sporting culture at their academy. The changes that Ronaldo’s arrival has brought to the club have highly impressed the sporting director of Al Nassr, as he heaped praise on CR7.

It’s a case similar to that of Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. The experience and professionalism they are bringing with them to their new clubs have made a great impression on the people. Speaking on the same line, the soccer coach and sporting director of Al Nassr explained why.

Cristiano Ronaldo takes the Al Nassr camp in awe

Marcelo Salazar, the sporting director of Al Nassr, opened his talks by speaking about ‘Ithra’, which translates to ‘Enrichment’ in English. Salazar then shares why he thinks Cristiano Ronaldo has improved and enhanced the qualities of the club after his arrival.

In a podcast, Salazar when asked how is it working with a player the size of Ronaldo, he said, “It’s about “Ithra.” He has added a lot to us with his high professionalism and his passion. He applies professionalism from A to Z. He has become a reference for us in order to grow and develop more.”

Salazar then further added, “Not only for the players, but even we as administrators benefit from him and his passion and work. He has developed The club and the league, I take my hat off to him out of respect and appreciation for what he offers, and I cannot express the words that truly fulfill him.”

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Cristiano Ronaldo signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Al Nassr in 2022. The deal will see him get paid an estimated $500 million over time. However, when looking at the profits the club has generated with the signing of Ronaldo, it seems like a profitable investment.

Al Nassr profits skyrocket post the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr turned heads with its staggering $500 million package. The deal underscored the club’s astute financial strategy. This transfer played a pivotal role in the Saudi clubs’ collective spending spree, totaling a remarkable $957 million. In comparison, the Premier League witnessed a record-breaking expenditure of $2.9 billion during the 2023 summer transfer window.

The financial and marketing gains generated by Ronaldo’s association with Al Nassr surpass the value of his contract. However, despite the undeniable financial triumph of this deal, SPL stadiums struggled to attract crowds. The August figures reveal a staggering 75% vacancy rate, despite the league’s star-studded roster.

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The Saudi league urgently needs to improve its crowd-pulling abilities and boost the sport’s popularity within the country. Do you think Al Nassr will win the SPL this season? Let us know in the comments below.