Cristiano Ronaldo can prove Steven Gerrard wrong in Al-Nassr vs Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Pro League clash

14.08.2023 - 14:15 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Following his departure from Manchester United in November, many of Cristiano Ronaldo's supporters were left wondering whether we had seen the last of the superstar at his top level.

Indeed, the move to Saudi Arabia looked to put a full stop on a brilliant era for the Portuguese forward. In his early days at Al Nassr, there were signs of why Erik ten Hag had deemed Ronaldo surplus to requirements.

There was public tantrums, bust-ups with his own coaching staff and even allegations of him speaking to his teammates poorly on the pitch.

It all amounted to a season of disappointment for Ronaldo's new club as they finished runners-up to Al Ittihad and ended the campaign without any silverware to their name. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: Ronaldo rolls back the years to inspire Al Nassr However, last season's misery for Ronaldo appears to have fuelled player and club.

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