CRISTIANO RONALDO does not want a former Juventus team-mate to join him at Al-Nassr.
Juan Cuadrado has ruled out a move to the Middle East after leaving Juventus.
The Colombian has claimed that Ronaldo “doesn’t want him” to join the Saudi Pro League.
Cuadrado is a free agent following the expiry of his Juventus contract last week.
Asked about a potential move to Saudi Arabia, he told AS: “At this moment, I still have the passion and I like to compete.
“Besides, Ronaldo is down there and he doesn’t want me!
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“I am very relaxed, thinking of what is best, asking God for help with these decisions.
“My agent Andrey Martinez was in Europe and has just arrived to talk to me about various situations. Obviously, there are options and we’ll analyse which is the best.”
Cuadrado spent six years with Juventus, during which time he played alongside Ronaldo for three seasons.
During that time, they played alongside each other on 94 occasions as well as winning two league titles and the Coppa Italia.
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As well as Saudi Arabia, Cuadrado has also been linked with clubs in Europe after reportedly turning down a new deal with Juventus.
Both Sevilla and Fenerbahce have been linked with moves for the 35-year-old so far this summer.
Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr back in January and has since been followed by a number of high-profile players.
Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante are amongst those to move to the Saudi Pro League this summer after the duo joined champions Al-Ittihad.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
