In Cristiano Ronaldo’s head, this will be remembered as vindication of his controversial Saudi Arabia move.
His formal unveiling as an Al-Nassr player was a glitzy affair, filled with fireworks, fans and all the pomp and majesty he would demand. But as he made clear so often in his opening remarks, this was a move with football at its centre.
"In Europe, my work is done. I've won everything. I've played in the most important clubs in Europe. And now for me is a new challenge," he said in typically self-deprecating fashion. "I am a unique player. I have broken all the records in Europe and I want to break them here too. This contract is unique because I am a unique player, so it's normal.”
