Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al-Nassr coach has claimed the forward will ‘go back to Europe’ before retiring from football, according to reports.
The superstar forward only secured a move to the Saudi Arabian side last month but it seems talks over his future have already begun to circulate.
And, this time, it’s his own coach that has added fuel to the fire after Rudi Garcia suggested that the five-time Ballon d’or winner will have one final stint in Europe before hanging up his boots.
Cristiano Ronaldo will reportedly make a return to Europe before retiring in his career
According to SPORT, Al-Nassr head coach Garcia said: ‘Cristiano Ronaldo is a positive addition as he helps disperse defenders.
The 58-year-old manager said: ‘He’s [Ronaldo] one of the best players in the world. He won’t finish his career at Al-Nassr, he’ll go back to Europe.’
Garcia was speaking after the side’s 3-1 defeat to Al Ittihad in the semi-finals of the Arabian Super Cup, where Ronaldo failed to get on the scoresheet.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star is yet to score for the club in the Saudi Pro League, having featured in one competitive fixture.
However, the 37-year-old did score twice on his debut which came in a dramatic friendly encounter against PSG – who won the game 5-4.
Ronaldo is yet to score in the Saudi Pro League since making the record-breaking move
Ronaldo secured a move to Saudi Arabia in December after falling out of favour with United manager Erik ten Hag and mutually terminating his contract.
The former Red Devil has reportedly invited his old United team-mates to watch Al-Nassr play after missing out on a proper goodbye exit from Old Trafford.
Al-Nassr’s next fixture sees Ronaldo’s team travelling to Al Fateh on Friday, while his former United colleagues face Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup in midweek.
The Portuguese superstar reportedly wants to say goodbye to his United team-mates properly
Cristiano Ronaldo will ‘go BACK to Europe’ before he retires, claims Al-Nassr coach.
source: dailymail.co.uk
