New Al Nassr coach feels lucky to coach Cristiano Ronaldo, calls him a ‘legend’

Castro calls Cristiano 'one of the best players' in the history of football.

New Al Nassr coach feels lucky to coach Cristiano Ronaldo, calls him a ‘legend’

Luis Castro and Cristiano Ronaldo. (credits-Imago)

Luis Castro was announced as the new Al-Nassr manager last week. The Portuguese will have the job to achieve success with the Al Nassr side featuring Cristiano Ronaldo. The team will aim to better their 2nd-place finish in the Saudi Pro League. The manager recently praised his fellow countryman and called himself lucky to coach the Portuguese Maestro.

The manager was quizzed about the opportunity to coach Cristiano. He replied, “Of course, I am very happy to train a legend of Portugal and a player of his quality.” The former Botafogo Manager clearly holds Cristiano in great books.

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Castro further added to the praise by saying, “It’s a happiness to have one of the best players in history with us and to have the possibility of working with him and for him to be an inspiration to many of his colleagues on a daily basis. He is clearly the reference of the team.”

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Cristiano has scored 14 goals in 19 matches for the Al Nassr side. The prolific striker joined the Saudi side in January after an unceremonious departure from Manchester United. Cristiano is currently still on vacation while the Al Nassr outfit has started camp in Algarve.

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Cristiano Ronaldo calls Portuguese teammate Otavio to lure him to Al Nassr: Reports

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Otavio for Portugal. (credits- Goal)

Otavio, the Porto midfielder, has been linked with a transfer to Al-Nassr. The 28-year-old’s contract expires in two years, but the Saudi Arabian club has allegedly offered him a lucrative deal to accompany fellow Portuguese international Ronaldo in Luis Castro’s squad.

According to reports, Cristiano tried persuading the midfielder. He is said to have called Otavio to convince him. Otavio has an excellent rapport with Ronaldo, as seen by his defense of the Portugal captain in front of the media at the past World Cup.

Otavio has a £31 million release clause until July 15, which Al Nassr hopes to activate. However, the clause will be increased to £47m after that date. If the former Internacional star joins Al-Nassr, he could make about £12 million per year, which is five times his current salary at Porto.

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