Newcastle United coach Eddie Howe denied the news that linked Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo to the team, if he qualified for the Champions League next season.

And British and Spanish press reports claimed that the Portuguese star's contract with his new team - Al-Nasr Al-Saudi - includes a clause that allows him to join the Newcastle team next season on loan in the event that he qualifies for the Champions League.

And the Spanish newspaper "Marca" stated that undisclosed sources explained to it that the clause would be activated in the event that Newcastle - who currently occupies third place in the Premier League table - qualifies to participate in the Champions League next season.

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In his statement before the Arsenal match in the framework of the 17th round of the English Premier League, which ended in a goalless draw, Eddie Howe said - in response to a question about Ronaldo's transfer to the "white and white" team on loan - "I wish Ronaldo all the best in his new experience in Saudi Arabia, but this This is not true and is not part of our future plans."

This news also comes, in light of the “Macbase” taking steady steps in order to secure a seat for him among the Big Four, which guarantees him qualification for the European Champions League next season, as he occupies third place with 35 points in 18 games.

For his part, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed in the introductory press conference as a new player for the "global" team that "his career in Europe ended after he achieved all the titles."

Ronaldo in "Marsol Park"

On Tuesday evening, the Saudi club Al-Nasr presented its new player, Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, to tens of thousands of spectators, who were crowded with the stands of the "Marsoul Park" stadium, the stronghold of "Al-Alamy".

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The historic scorer of the Portugal national team arrived at the "Marsoul Park" stadium, wearing a dark suit, accompanied by the club's president, Mosli Al Muammar, in a historic festive atmosphere that included laser shows and various lightings in the stadium and the corridor of honor until the midfield square, which was filled with about 30,000 spectators.

And to the tune of "You are the first in my world", which is the favorite title of Al-Nasr fans, being the first Asian club to participate in the Club World Cup in 2000, Cristiano Ronaldo entered the field, dressed in Al-Nasr club uniform, and gave a speech in which he said that he was proud to play for Al-Nasr club and happy with his family in this atmosphere, and he will not He only plays football, but will support Saudi sports projects and programs.

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Before introducing him to the fans, the star Ronaldo held a press conference in the presence of Al-Nasr club president Musli Al Muammar and the team's coach, where he confirmed his happiness at coming to Saudi Arabia and that he was proud to play for Al-Nasr club, and finds support from his family as well as the fans.