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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr to Welcome $26,000,000 Liverpool Star After Mohamed Salah Broke Silence on Saudi Move

Published 10/16/2023, 8:15 AM EDT

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In the ever-evolving landscape of transfer rumors and speculations, a significant development is brewing in the world of soccer. With the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo earlier this year, the club displayed its commitment to becoming a powerhouse in Saudi Arabia. Recently, there were speculations that Mohammed Salah will be on the way to Saudi after mammoth amounts of the transfer fee were offered to Liverpool. However, after Salah broke his silence on the subject, Al-Nassr has set its eyes on another prominent Premier League star.

The interesting transfer update comes after Salah revealed his stance on a potential move to Saudi Arabia while admitting his admiration for Ronaldo. Let’s delve into the intriguing transformation taking place at Al-Nassr and what’s in store for the Saudi club as they gear up to welcome a Liverpool star.

Liverpool star set to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr

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Led by an experienced Portuguese coach, Luis Castro, Al-Nassr has embarked on a star-studded recruitment spree, aiming to solidify their position in the Saudi Pro League. According to an intriguing development, Al-Nassr is eyeing to bolster their midfield and squad depth by adding a prominent Premier League star to their ranks. They could soon welcome Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara, to partner Cristiano Ronaldo at the club.

Thiago Alcantara finds himself at a crossroads. Plagued by injuries and struggling to secure a prominent role in Jurgen Klopp’s formidable Liverpool lineup, it appears the Spaniard is headed for a fresh start. With his contract set to expire in June 2024, and Liverpool showing no intention for a renewal, the midfielder’s exit seems inevitable.

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With Liverpool’s acquisition of fresh talents during the summer transfer window, his prospects of regaining a prominent role have dwindled. The Reds will be planning to release Thiago in January in order to seek some financial compensation. As a result, Thiago’s destination seems to be Saudi Arabia, specifically Al Nassr.

Although Al-Nassr’s pursuit of Thiago Alcantara has created quite a buzz, the story stems from Mohammed Salah’s recent links to Saudi Arabia. Salah sat down in an interview and expressed his opinions on the growing Saudi soccer buzz and his stance towards Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mohammed Salah’s take on Saudi Pro League

In a recent interview, the Egyptian superstar broke his silence on Saudi links and even entertained the idea of joining forces with none other than Cristiano Ronaldo. When asked about his links to Saudi football, Salah said, “There have been talks here and there, but I’ve made it clear that I want to stay at Liverpool for now. Saudi league has improved a lot because of the likes of Cristiano and others, but let’s see what the future holds.”

The real eyebrow-raiser came when the reporter asked him if he wished to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.  The Egyptian star’s response was filled with admiration towards Al-Nassr’s talisman. He asked a laughing why not and went on to call the inclusion in the side similar to the soccer icon an honor.

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He further added, “When he came back to the Premier League, he was 37 and still competing with us for the Golden Boot. It’s just unbelievable, and he is still scoring a lot in Saudi, so I would love to.” The admiration of the Liverpool star seemed clear for the former Real Madrid athlete.

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These candid words from Salah have set the rumors spinning, hinting at a potential reunion of the two football giants. As the January transfer window approaches, the world will be watching with bated breath to see if Al Nassr can indeed secure the services of Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara and possibly even welcome Mohamed Salah in the future. Stay tuned, because soccer is full of surprises!

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Sahil Sharma

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Sahil Sharma is a soccer writer at EssentiallySports. He's been a fan since childhood, but his love for the sport truly took off when Real Madrid won their record 10th UEFA Champions League title in 2014. That famous La Decima triumph turned him into a hardcore Madridista.
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Aazima Basharat