Riyadh: After signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with Saudi club Al-Nasr for a record amount, superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is about to bring another Portuguese player to Al-Nasr. Ronaldo is trying to bring Pepe, who is Rono’s close friend in the Portugal team, to Al Nasr. It is reported that Ronaldo put forward Pepe’s name in the initial negotiations to sign a contract with Al Nasr.
The 39-year-old Pepe is currently playing as a center back for the Portuguese club Porto. The Porto president recently said he can stay at the club as long as he wants. Meanwhile, Ronaldo is trying to bring Pepe to Al Nasr. Pepe and Ronaldo are also close friends, having played together for many years in Real Madrid and the Portugal team.
Pepe, who captained Portugal in the absence of Ronaldo in the Qatar World Cup, put on Ronaldo’s captain’s arm band as soon as Ronaldo stepped on the ground as a substitute. This also shows the depth of love between the two. Ronaldo was the happiest on the sidelines as Pepe’s goal against Switzerland became one of the oldest goalscorers in a World Cup knockout round. Pepe, who turns 40 next month, is still a player who remains in top form. He underlined it with his performance for Portugal in the World Cup.
In this situation, it is reported that Al Nasr is also interested in Ronaldo’s proposal. Spanish media Marca reports that Al Nasr is making moves to bring PSG star Sergio Ramos to the club next season and Luka Modric in 2024.