Brazil Legend Claims Ronaldo Was ‘Fooled’ Into Joining Al Nassr

• Brazil football icon Rivaldo has sensationally claimed Ronaldo may have been fooled into joining Al Nassr due to the lucrative contract
• It is believed that Ronaldo is keen to dump the Saudi giants barely five months since he joined them from Manchester United
• The experienced forward penned a two-year deal with Al Nassr worth an eyewatering £173million-per-year

Brazil legend Rivaldo has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo was 'fooled' into signing for Saudi Arabia giants Al Nassr. Ronaldo sealed a sensational January transfer move to the Riyadh-based outfit after he left Manchester United.

The veteran striker had his contract at Old Trafford terminated following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.

At the time, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner openly criticised the United leadership, including Erik ten Hag.

According to Talksport, Ronaldo penned a multi-million two-year deal with Al Nassr worth an eyewatering £173million-per-year.

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While the 38-year-old has endured ups and downs at the club, he has gone on to score an impressive 12 goals in 12 league games since his move to the Middle East.

Ronaldo was 'fooled' into joining Al Nassr

Despite the bright start to life in the Middle East, there are claims that the Portuguese star is eyeing an exit barely five months since he joined Al Nassr.

According to Brazil icon Rivaldo, Ronaldo may have been 'fooled' into signing for the Saudi giants, with the ex-footballer claiming the forward could be unhappy in his new surroundings.

The former Brazil international went on to suggest it would be plausible for the ex-Man United star to return to Real Madrid to wind up his career there.

“I understand that sometimes the players are fooled by the big contract they sign in Saudi Arabia but then life there is more closed, and football is not always as easy as expected,” Rivaldo told Mundo Deportivo via Talksport.

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“It would be good for him and for football to see Cristiano Ronaldo return to Real Madrid to finish his career," he added.

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Sports Brief also took a look at possible reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo may want to leave Al Nassr.

On Tuesday, explosive reports emerged suggesting the Portugal superstar wanted to leave the Saudi Arabia club.

Sports Brief analyzed plausible reasons why the superstar may want to call time on his stint in Saudi Arabia after just five months.