Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has leapt to the defence of Cristiano Ronaldo and his controversial move to Al-Nassr by pointing to a number of Premier League legends.
The Portuguese striker completed a record-breaking move to the Saudi outfit earlier this week having seen the remainder of his Red Devils’ contract terminated. The switch has been met with criticism - some supporters confused as to why Ronaldo has agreed a move to the country with a number of human rights’ concerns.
Meanwhile, others have questioned the fact that he has signed the most lucrative contract in world football despite having already earned vast sums throughout his career. Ferdinand has claimed that others have done the same though - an array of former Premier League stars choosing to round off their careers in MLS instead of the Saudi Pro League.
