Al Nassr Rejects Ex-President Claims Over Ronaldo Transfer To Saudi Arabia, According to reports from the Saudi Gazette (via GOAL), Musalli Al-Muammar, the president of Al-Nassr, who played a crucial role in bringing Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Arabian football club, has resigned due to the club’s poor performance at the end of the 2022-23 season. Al-Muammar, who was the mastermind behind Ronaldo’s high-profile signing, has stepped down from his position.
Following a controversial interview where he criticised Manchester United, the forward’s transfer to Al-Nassr was finalised by mutual consent. Despite showcasing several moments of brilliance, he has been unable to lead Al-Nassr towards any significant silverware, and his frustration has become increasingly evident on the field. Also Al Nassr Rejects Ex-President Claims Over Cristiano Ronaldo Transfer To Saudi Arabia.
Al Nassr Rejects Ex-President Claims Over Cristiano Ronaldo Transfer To Saudi Arabia
According to the Saudi Gazette report, Al-Muammar has submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Sports, and it is possible that the current board of directors at Al-Nassr will be dissolved. It is expected that a new board and president will be appointed before the end of the season.
Al Nassr Rejects Ex-President Claims Over Cristiano Ronaldo Transfer To Saudi Arabia, Since Ronaldo’s arrival, Al-Nassr’s performance has taken a downward turn. The team’s chances of winning the Saudi Pro League title have been jeopardised due to consecutive league defeats to title rivals Al-Ittihad. Additionally, their elimination from the King Cup of Champions in the semifinal was confirmed after a 1-0 loss to Al-Wehda.
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In addition to the changes in the boardroom, Al-Nassr’s manager Rudi Garcia was let go due to a series of unsatisfactory performances. However, with a new board of directors on the horizon, the team is committed to turning their season around and maximising their investment in Ronaldo.
As per Al Nassr Rejects Ex-President Claims, Both fans and players will be keeping their fingers crossed for Al-Ittihad to make a mistake, giving Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates a chance to get back in the race for the highly sought-after Saudi Pro League championship.
Ex-President Musalli Al-Muammar Did Not Regret Signing Cristiano Ronaldo
Al Nassr Rejects Ex-President Claims, Musalli Al-Muammar, felt “deceived” by the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Arabian football club.
Amidst a difficult beginning for the Portuguese sensation, reports have emerged that he has scored 11 goals in 14 games but has not been able to spark a push for the Pro League championship.
There were rumours that a senior member of the club’s board had criticised Ronaldo for his performance after he moved to the Middle East. The disputed quotes attributed to Al-Muammar reportedly read (via GOAL):
“I have only been cheated twice in my life, the first time when I asked for three kebabs they gave me only two, the second time when I signed Cristiano Ronaldo.“
On the other hand, Walid Al-Muhaidib, the press advisor of Al-Nassr, has denied these allegations and stated that the quotes attributed to the club are completely false. Speaking to the EFE news agency, Al-Muhaidib stated (via GOAL):
“The talk in the Spanish press that we cheated on the Ronaldo deal, based on the Arabia News 50 website, is false and incorrect. The press came up with this joke and thought it was true.“
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