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FootballCristiano Ronaldo: Ex Manchester United Star’s Multi Million Move to Saudi Club Al Nassr Is ‘Fake’
- Cristiano Ronaldo's reported mega-million move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr is untrue
- The contract would have made the Portuguese star the highest-paid sportsman in the world
- Ronaldo is currently without a club after his contract with Manchester United was torn up
Piers Morgan has quashed reports of Cristiano Ronaldo heading to Saudi Arabian top-flight outfit Al Nassr.
Ronaldo's second spell with Manchester United came to a premature end on the back of an explosive interview with Morgan.
Currently clubless after the mutual termination of his deal with United, a number of teams have been linked with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Among the plethora of clubs, Al Nassr have shown keen interest in securing the services of the 37-year-old, with Fabrizio Romano revealing the Saudi top-flight club have submitted an official bid to CR7's representatives.
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Spanish tabloid MARCA revealed the total worth of Ronaldo's contract with Al-Nassr will be close to 200 million euros per season, making him the best-paid athlete ahead of Kylian Mbappe and eternal rival Lionel Messi.
However, Ronaldo's unofficial publicist Morgan has moved swiftly to deny the reports, which are spreading like wildfire.
Reacting to a post, the British broadcaster poured cold water on reports of the Portuguese sealing a mouthwatering deal with the Saudi Arabian club.
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The veteran striker is currently on international duty with Portugal in Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
However, while his focus is on the global football showpiece, he is understood to be shopping for a new club to join during the upcoming transfer window.
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FootballEarlier, Sports Brief reported that Morgan revealed what Ronaldo told him after his Manchester United contract was terminated.
Ronaldo is currently a free agent after he agreed to leave Manchester United on mutual consent, following his incendiary interview with controversial media figure.
In the interview, the Portugal star attacked a number of elements at the club, including Erik ten Hag. He mentioned categorically that he did not respect the manager.