“I doubt that after he starts playing in Saudi Arabia, he will be called up to the national team.
We have such an unspoken rule.
A player who plays in the Emirates or Saudi Arabia is unlikely to be called up to the national team, ”Sport-Express quotes Barboza.
Recall that on December 30, Ronaldo signed a contract with the Saudi club.
According to media reports, the salary of the 37-year-old football player will be € 200 million per year, excluding bonuses.
On November 22, Manchester United terminated the agreement with the Portuguese after his interview, in which he criticized the club's management and head coach Erik ten Hag.
Earlier it was reported that Ronaldo was interested in several MLS clubs.