The year 2023 has been a remarkable one for Cristiano Ronaldo, following a difficult 2022. One of his accomplishments last year was finishing as the top goal-scorer with 54 goals, surpassing young talents like [player name]. As a result, the Knights of Najd acknowledged this record and rewarded their star forward with a beautiful gift.
This highlights how the move to Saudi Arabia has benefited both the club and Ronaldo himself. The Saudi giants will hope that the 39-year-old can continue his impressive performance in 2024. For now, he has received special recognition for his achievements.
On January 1, 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in the Saudi League. Many believed that the Portuguese star made the move for financial reasons at the age of 38. However, what the fans were unaware of was that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner came to prove himself after a challenging 2022. And that is exactly what he did, scoring 54 goals last year to silence all the critics of his move to Saudi Arabia. To celebrate this achievement, Al Nassr presented him with a shirt that displayed “54 goals in 2023” on the back. CEO Guido Fienga presented this special gift at a dinner held for the club’s employees and players.
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CEO Guido Fienga honors the legend Cristiano Ronaldo and manager Luis Castro at the dinner held last night for the club’s members. 💛.
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The 39-year-old was not the only one to receive a special gift that night. Al Nassr manager Luis Castro was also given a shirt with “52 wins in 2023” written on it. As for Cristiano Ronaldo, the past two months have been filled with awards for him. The Knights of Najd captain also won three trophies at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
In his acceptance speech, the loudest applause came when Ronaldo expressed his commitment to his long-term future with the club.
In recent months, the biggest question has been whether Cristiano Ronaldo would extend his contract with Al Nassr. Well, according to recent reports, it seems that negotiations are progressing positively. The 39-year-old has reportedly requested the club to provide him with a private gym as part of the new agreement.
This indicates that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is close to extending his contract beyond 2025. There is a strong possibility that he could represent Al Nassr in the World Cup.
These recent updates will surely bring joy to the Knights of Najd fans. Do you think Cristiano Ronaldo is making the right decision by potentially extending his contract with Al Nassr? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.