After having his contract terminated by Manchester United in November as a result of his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, the star striker chose to leave the club and make a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
The five-time Champions League and Ballon d'Or winner scored five goals in his first three league games in the Middle East, but he has subsequently acknowledged how difficult it was to make a fresh start there.
While working at LiveScore, he stated, "The biggest difference I have found in Saudi is obviously the heat and adapting schedules to train later in the day when it is cooler."
But I've grown to genuinely accept that by this point. I've received amazing treatment from the local fans, who have welcomed me and those
Every league and nation is unique, and I'm really proud to have played in three different European leagues (and won championships in each of them),' he continued.
In contrast to Europe, training sessions are typically held in the evening in Saudi Arabia, where scorching desert temperatures regularly exceed 40 degrees.
Ronaldo, 38, was compelled to change his daily routine as a result, moving his training sessions from the day to the evening, when the temperature is milder and players can spend more time outside.
The former striker for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus concluded his rookie season at Al-Nassr with 14 goals in 16 league appearances.
There were rumors that the Portuguese international might play his final season in Europe.
Ngolo Kante of Chelsea is also close to leaving European football for the riches of Saudi Arabia after passing a medical before to his anticipated transfer to Al-Ittihad.
Ronaldo thinks the Saudi Pro League's infusion of well-known athletes is just the beginning for the wealthy nation.
"It hasn't surprised me, but it makes me really happy to see people watching the Saudi Pro League now from all over the world."
I think the league will keep growing, and a lot more players from European leagues will come play here,' he asserted.
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