Recruited by Nasser, the Portuguese could have a new opportunity to compete in the Champions League. Explanation.
Tomorrow, the eyes of the world will be on Saudi Arabia. Al Nasr will indeed show off Cristiano Ronaldo to his fans. A promise will be a lavish ceremony. What about the next press conference? The Portuguese left Europe at the age of 37, signing the biggest contract in football history, as he will receive 200 million euros a year and the contract will run until 2025.
A huge blow to the club coached by Rudi Garcia. What's more, CR7 has not played a game in Saudi Arabia yet, and he has already brought great help to the formation of the Middle East. However, on a personal level, Ronaldo may face a dilemma. Granted, he hits the real jackpot, but how will he cope with joining the exotic Champions League when the rest of the Old Continent's stars will be in it?
CR7 can still play in the Champions League
In Spain, some media said that Ronaldo's career took a turn for the better on the night Lusitano chose to leave Real Madrid to join Juventus in 2018. CR7, who was unhappy in Turin, could only make a reluctant choice. Meanwhile, the Anglo-Saxon edition of Marca claims CR7 will have a clause allowing him to leave Al Nassr.
That way, if Newcastle qualify for the next Champions League at the end of the season, CR7 will be able to land on Tyneside on loan for one of their favorite competitions. Since the magpies are controlled by the Saudis, this situation is not so crazy. Third in the Premier League table, Bruno Guimaraes' partners are currently heading towards that goal.
CR7's fate in Newcastle's hands
This clause would therefore allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Al Nacer on loan to find a European club, which is possible despite the Portuguese's astronomical wages as the Saudi club can fully support him. Huge wages, thus providing Newcastle with the opportunity to circumvent financial fair play rules.
If that happens, Newcastle will still need to qualify for next season's Champions League, but for now, it's on the right track. Admittedly, the Magpies have not broken out in the table, but they are currently third in the Premier League, behind Arsenal and Manchester City, but most importantly ahead of Manchester United, Tottenham, Liverpool and Chelsea.
By holding on to that position, or finishing fourth at the end of the season, which doesn't look easy with the Champions League qualification race likely to end in England, Newcastle could find C1 next season and most importantly give Cristiano Ronaldo's repatriation to Europe is a great opportunity for himself.