Despite approaching 40, Cristiano Ronaldo shows no signs of slowing down, reaffirming his ambitious outlook. In an interview aired by Al-Nassr, the club with whom he recently extended his contract until 2027 (reportedly earning around €548,000 daily), the Portuguese superstar reiterated his strong belief in the Saudi football project and the burgeoning quality of the Saudi Pro League, where he has played since January 2023.
“I am 100% confident that we are already among the top five leagues in the world. Anyone who claims otherwise understands nothing about football,” Ronaldo declared, praising the league’s escalating standards and describing it as “very competitive.” These remarks also served as another subtle jab at France`s Ligue 1, a league he has previously criticized. He stated, “In France, there is only PSG, the rest is finished… The Saudi Pro League has nothing to envy from Ligue 1.”
Fresh off his recent Nations League triumph with Portugal, CR7 remains steadfastly focused on the future. “I want to stay here, I believe in the project that takes us until 2034,” he emphasized, hinting at a potential extension beyond his current 2027 contract. He revealed that despite receiving numerous short-term offers this summer from clubs like Wydad Casablanca and River Plate to participate in the Club World Cup, Ronaldo declined all proposals. His primary focus remains physical preparation, with his sights firmly set on upcoming major tournaments: “I want to be at my peak for the national team; the 2026 World Cup is too important for me,” he concluded.
