FANS have slammed Cristiano Ronaldo over his mega-money move to Al-Nassr.
That’s after a clip emerged of the superstar saying he “wants to finish at the top level.”
Ronaldo, 37, completed a shock move to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr yesterday, one month after having his Manchester United contract terminated.
The Portugal icon will become the highest-paid sportsperson ever with incredible wages worth £173million a year.
But supporters have been left than impressed by Ronnie’s Middle Eastern switch.
It was widely reported that he was holding out for offers from Champions League clubs, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich linked.
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However, after being snubbed by Europe’s elite, Ronaldo will now see out his career in Saudi Arabia.
And fans could not resist poking fun at the veteran after a clip emerged from several years ago.
Speaking on Jonathan Ross’ chat show in 2015, then-Real Madrid ace Ronaldo defiantly said: “In my mind, I want to finish in the top level. I want to finish with dignity. At a good club.
‘It doesn’t meant that going to USA, Qatar or Dubai is not good, but I don’t see myself [doing that].”
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But after his move to Al-Nassr, fans reckon Ronnie’s old comments “aged like milk.”
One supporter said: “My goat let money get in the way of dignity, I’m finished.”
Another observed: “His own mouth really put him in this laughable situation.”
One joked: “Finish at the top level? More like finished at the top level.”
Another added: “What changed, so he lost his dignity then?”
Ronaldo’s latest fortunes are in stark contrast with those of rival Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar.
And all eyes will be on Ronnie when he likely makes his Al-Nassr debut against league leaders Al-Shabab on January 14.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
