'Machine' Cristiano Ronaldo tipped for sensational return to Europe with Saudi adventure at Al-Nassr 'not the end' of legendary striker's career

Patrice Evra backed Cristiano Ronaldo to make a sensational return to European football as he labelled his former Manchester United team-mate as a 'machine'. Ronaldo left Europe in November 2022 and joined Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr. The Portugal icon, who turned 40 earlier this year, recently signed a new lucrative two-year contract.

Evra backed Ronaldo to return to Europe
Signed a new two-year deal at Al-Nassr
Evra called Ronaldo a 'machine'

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WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo cut his ties with United in November 2022 and left Europe after more than two decades as he signed for Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr. In the Middle East, Ronaldo has achieved success personally, breaking multiple scoring records, however, the Portugal legend is yet to win a major trophy.

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Towards the end of the 2024-25 campaign, rumours floated related to Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr as he was nearing the end of his previous deal, however, in June this year, he finally penned a new two-year contract, which would see him earn more than half a billion pounds in the next two seasons.
WHAT EVRA SAID
Speaking to Stake.com, Evra said: "Cristiano is a machine. [Saudi Arabia] is just a new chapter, not the end. Never say never about Europe."

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WHAT NEXT FOR AL-NASSR?
Ronaldo and his team-mates will next take on the winner of Al-Qadisiyah vs Al-Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup final on August 23.

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