Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly asked Al-Nassr to sign his former teammate Casemiro from Manchester United.
Bet Football on Bet365The Brazilian midfielder had been heavily rumored to be leaving Manchester United this January after struggling at the club over the last two seasons, with the Saudi Pro League club as the frontrunner for his next future.
The Telegraph now reports that Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo wants to reunite with his longtime friend and former Real Madrid teammate Casemiro in Riyadh. The pair won 12 trophies together at Real Madrid, including four Champions Leagues and two La Liga titles, while also reuniting at Manchester United under the guidance of Erik ten Hag.
Ronaldo's future in the Saudi Pro League has become a topic of speculation as he enters the final six months of his current contract. However, the Portuguese icon, who will turn 40 next month, dismissed any thoughts of leaving Al-Nassr during an interview with the official media channel of the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Nassr will now be hoping to strengthen their squad, as since the arrival of the Portuguese icon back in 2022, the club has only won one piece of silverware, which is the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup. This campaign Al-Nassr sits fourth in the Saudi Pro League standings.
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