Cristiano Ronaldo’s Images Beamed on World’s Tallest Building Ahead of Al Nassr Debut

• Veteran Cristiano Ronaldo was accorded a hero's welcome during his unveiling at Al-Nassr
• The fanfare from his move is yet to fade, with the star's image projected on the Burj Khalifa
• The 37-year-old forward is yet to make his debut as he is still serving his two-match FA ban

The fanfare surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia is very much alive.

The former Manchester United striker sealed a sensational transfer switch to Al-Nassr at the end of December.

His move to Asia came just weeks after his lucrative contract with the Red Devils was terminated prematurely.

Ronaldo's arrival at Al-Nassr was greeted with pomp and colour, as the Saudi giants accorded him a hero's welcome.

According to Marca, the veteran forward's presentation ceremony at his new club reached three-billion views on 40 channels around the world.

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And it appears that the excitement surrounding the transfer is yet to fade in Asia, with the striker having his images beamed onto the world's tallest building - the Burj Khalifa.

"CR7 - Welcome To Arabia," a message on the projection read.

When will Ronaldo make his debut?

Despite completing his Al-Nassr move early in January, Ronaldo has been forced to wait a little longer before making his debut for the club.

The Sun reports that the 37-year-old has been serving a two-match ban, after he slapped a phone out of a 14-year-old's hands last April while still playing for Man United.

The ban saw him miss his new side's clash against Al-Ta'ee, which they won 2-0.

Ronaldo is also expected to remain unavailable when Al-Nassr takes on Al-Shabab on Saturday.

That means the earliest the forward can make his bow in Asia is on January 19, when a combined Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal XI will play Lionel Messi's Paris Saint-Germain.

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Al-Nassr clarifies Ronaldo's contract

Sports Brief earlier reported that Al-Nassr have clarified the details of their contract with Ronaldo, denying claims his deal involves helping with Saudi Arabia's 2030 World Cup bid.

The Portuguese star signed a lucrative deal with the Riyadh-based side after a tumultuous end to his Man United career, and many rumours have been circulating about his huge contract.

It was first alleged that there was a clause allow the veteran striker to return to the Premier League, if Newcastle qualified for the UEFA Champions League.