Al Nassr CEO Guido Fienga praises Cristiano Ronaldo as the “strongest player in the world,” emphasizing that the Portugal star does not have control over the club.
Ronaldo was brought to Al Nassr in December 2022 as part of a strategic effort to attract high-profile players to the Saudi Pro League.
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The 39-year-old has netted 62 goals for Al Nassr but has only secured one trophy.
In pursuit of success, the club dismissed coach Luis Castro on Wednesday following a series of disappointing league results at the beginning of the season and appointed former Milan manager Stefano Pioli as his replacement.
Fienga clarified that Ronaldo did not have a substantial influence on the decision-making process due to his status within the club.
He stated: “Cristiano Ronaldo serves as our captain and is hailed as the strongest player in the world, not only for his technical abilities but also for his exemplary conduct.
“While Cristiano Ronaldo does not dictate the club’s operations, his unparalleled stature guides us in setting our goals and direction. As a proven winner, we look to him for guidance on achieving success.”
We are committed to progress – Fienga
Al Nassr currently occupies the seventh spot in the Pro League standings and commenced their AFC Champions League Elite campaign with a 1-1 draw against Al Shorta from Baghdad, a match Ronaldo missed due to illness.
Fienga added: “We are dedicated to gradual improvement. During the summer, we made significant investments totaling nearly $100 million in acquiring new players.
“I am confident that our efforts to strengthen the squad with talented players have been fruitful. Our focus now is to establish stability within the club, cultivate its value, and avoid frequent upheavals every six months.”