“There’s no truth in that,” Eddie Howe shuts down rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo joining Newcastle if they qualify for Champions League next year

 Al Nassr unveiled Cristiano Ronaldo in a spectacular presentation at the Marsol Park stadium.

“There’s no truth in that,” Eddie Howe shuts down rumors of Cristiano Ronaldo joining Newcastle if they qualify for Champions League next year

Newcastle manager denies Cristiano Ronaldo rumors

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe recently rejected reports of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr contract that contains a clause allowing him to come to St. James’ Park. On Tuesday, the Saudi Arabian club revealed Ronaldo in an extravagant presentation at a crowded Marsol Park arena, complete with lights and pyrotechnics.

Prior to his introduction, it was claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo had accepted a clause in his £175 million-per-year deal with Al-Nassr allowing him to play with  Newcastle United the following summer. Newcastle is owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, and the agreement is dependent on the side progressing for the Champions League.

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According to speculations in Spain, Ronaldo’s agreement in Saudi Arabia has a condition that would enable him to transfer to Newcastle. Ronaldo was reported to be desperate to stay in Europe after departing from Manchester United to work on adding to his Champions League goals count, but Newcastle refused to offer him a proposal, despite numerous speculations. Howe has now stated that Ronaldo’s agreement contains no Newcastle clause.

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“We wish Cristiano all the best but there’s no truth in that from our perspective,” Howe clarified before Tuesday’s Premier League match with Arsenal as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Newcastle is booming under Howe and has realistic chances of competing for the Champions League this term, following a loss in just one of their first 17 Premier League fixtures.

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A look at Cristiano Ronaldo’s phenomenal Al Nassr premiere

Cristiano Ronaldo plans to increase his goal total in the Saudi Pro League after accepting a fat contract. As Ronaldo arrived at the airport, local supporters embraced him with open arms. Before heading for his hotel, Ronaldo took a few photos with the fans. The experienced striker took part in his first media briefing for Al Nassr, where he interacted with the news reporters.

Ronaldo kept it straightforward that he was not in Saudi Arabia for financial gain. He now intends to set new records in a new region. The Portuguese attacker is set to earn his Asian club breakthrough in the following days. It will be thrilling to witness one of football’s top personalities play professional football in Saudi Arabia.

After a dramatic conclusion to the previous year, the Portuguese player is hoping to get off to a good beginning in 2023. Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t at the highest level of his ability in 2022. He was benched for two straight games for the very first time in his history. A sequence of tragic circumstances led to the disappointing conclusion of his stint with Manchester United.

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