Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al-Nasr and runners-up of the Saudi Professional Football League, said he was nervously at a presentation ceremony to fans of his new club in January.
Ronaldo, 38, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, moved to Al Nasr after terminating his contract with Manchester United for more than 5 million euros a year ($200.213 million), according to press reports.
Ronaldo told the Saudi league account via Twitter in part of an interview broadcast on Thursday, "On the first day here (at Al-Nasr Stadium, whose name was changed from "Mrsool Park" to "All Park") I was a bit nervous, as expected the stadium was full and my family was with me in a new community, now the situation is completely different, I feel more comfortable and adapted, they are good memories."
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Ronaldo, who has scored 14 goals in 16 league games, said there were moments he would never forget at his new team's stadium, which has become his home.
The prostration of the legend Cristiano Ronaldo after his goal with Al-Nasr 😍❤️
Oh Allah, guide his heart to faith 🤲🏻🥰!
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"Of course I remember my first day, the presentation ceremony was amazing, I expected what happened, it was a special day (for the fans) and for my family as well and not just for me, it was completely different and I was very surprised, it was special in many respects," he said.
"For me it was one of my best moments in football, memories will always be good when you have a presentation party like this," the Portuguese star explained.
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Ronaldo came out empty-handed from his first season in Saudi Arabia after Al Nasr finished second in the league behind Al Ittihad, who won the title for the first time since 2009, and also lost the Super Cup and the King's Cup.