Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic Portuguese forward, is ambitiously seeking to replicate the successful Real Madrid model at his current club, Al-Nassr. According to a recent report by Spanish news outlet MARCA, Ronaldo is eager to bring some of his former Real Madrid teammates to the Saudi Arabian club.
Ronaldo’s desire to build a formidable team stems from his distaste for losing, a sentiment reinforced by Al-Nassr’s recent defeat against Al-Hilal in the Champions Cup final. Determined to achieve greater success next season, Ronaldo is focused on assembling a squad capable of dominating both domestically and internationally.
One significant development is the expected arrival of Fernando Hierro, the former assistant manager of Real Madrid, who is set to join Al-Nassr as their new Sporting Director. Hierro, who enjoyed a distinguished 14-year playing career at Real Madrid before moving to Al-Rayyan in Qatar in 2003, will be reuniting with Ronaldo in this new chapter.
Ronaldo’s vision for Al-Nassr includes the potential acquisition of Real Madrid’s current captain, Nacho Fernandez. Nacho, who has been a pivotal figure for Real Madrid, winning the Champions League multiple times, is currently facing an uncertain future. His contract with the Spanish giants is set to expire on June 30, and there has been no confirmation regarding a renewal. Sensing an opportunity, Ronaldo is keen to bring Nacho to Saudi Arabia to spearhead a project reminiscent of Lionel Messi’s influence at Inter Miami.
In addition to Nacho, Ronaldo has also reached out to other former teammates, including Casemiro, who has had a challenging season with Manchester United. Casemiro might be considering a move away from Manchester, and Ronaldo is hoping to convince him to join Al-Nassr, further strengthening the team’s midfield.
Reports suggest that Nacho received a call from Ronaldo recently, where they discussed the potential move. Initially, Nacho had been considering a switch to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. However, the conversation with Ronaldo appears to have swayed him towards a potential move to Saudi Arabia, provided his future with Real Madrid remains unresolved.
Ronaldo’s strategic moves highlight his commitment to transforming Al-Nassr into a powerhouse by leveraging the experience and talent of his former Real Madrid colleagues. If successful, this could mark the beginning of a new era for Al-Nassr, mirroring the glory days Ronaldo experienced at the Santiago Bernabéu.