Ronaldo Whets Appetite of Fans Ahead of Al Nassr Unveiling in New Video

• Veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo sent a message to Al-Nassr fans ahead of his unveiling
• The Portuguese star will be unveiled on January 3 at the club's home venue of Mrsool Park
• His staggering deal with the Saudi side makes him the highest-paid footballer in the world

Cristiano Ronaldo has embarked on a private jet to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ahead of his new adventure in the gulf region.

The former Manchester United superstar was announced as Al-Nassr's latest acquisition, in a mouthwatering deal reported to be worth 200-million euros.

After inking a deal which makes him the highest-paid footballer in the world, Ronaldo will be officially presented to the club's teeming fans in a lavish ceremony on Tuesday, January 3.

Chomping at the bit before his unveiling, the 37-year-old sent a brief message to his followers and the fans of Al Nassr, per GOAL.

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In a video shared on social media, seen by Sports Brief, Ronaldo said 'see you soon, Al-Nassr fans', before adding his characteristic smile accompanied by a thumbs-up.

Al-Nassr set to unveil Ronaldo

Ronaldo will officially be presented as a player of Al-Nassr on Tuesday, January 3 at Mrsool Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The veteran striker completed a two-year deal with the Saudi Professional League side just before the turn of the year, bringing an end to speculations surrounding his future.

According to a post by Al-Nassr on Twitter, the star will be unveiled on Tuesday at the club's home venue, in a ceremony which begins at 16:00 GMT.

Ronaldo-Aboubakar combo excites fans

Sports Brief earlier reported that African football fans will have added interest in Ronaldo and his fortunes in the Middle East.

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He became the biggest football professional in the Saudi Pro League after Al-Nassr unveiled him last week. This will see him partnering with new Cameroonian superstar, Vincent Aboubakar.

Aboubakar became a household name after his performances for the Indomitable Lions at the AFCON 2021 and the 2022 World Cup, with fans anticipating great things from their combination.