The potential reunion of former Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia has been widely reported. This prospect arises from their previous collaboration at Juventus, where they played together for three years. Szczesny drew attention in the past for his remarks about struggling to comprehend Ronaldo’s intense work ethic, which he characterized as “obsessive.”
In 2021, Szczesny conveyed his difficulty in grasping the forward’s unwavering commitment to the game to the Polish outlet Przegląd Sportowy. He remarked, “I’m accustomed to having the best player alongside me. First Cristiano, now Lewandowski. Whoever plays with Szczesny is the best. They are both obsessed with work, and I don’t understand either of them. I appreciate it, I respect it, I even like it, but it’s not my cup of tea.”
During their tenure at Juventus, Ronaldo and Szczesny enjoyed success by clinching four trophies together before Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United in 2021. Szczesny’s future at Juventus appears uncertain as the club aims to secure the signing of Michele Di Gregorio from Monza. This development could potentially pave the way for Szczesny’s transfer to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, where he would join the ranks of high-profile players such as Aymeric Laporte, Sadio Mane, and Alex Telles.
Ronaldo has previously extolled the quality of the Saudi Pro League, asserting that it surpasses the MLS in terms of competitiveness. He has indicated that his decision to join Al-Nassr has played a pivotal role in attracting other top players to the league. Ronaldo stated, “My decision to go to Saudi was 100 per cent crucial for clubs to bring in new top players. It’s a fact. It was going to take a year, but it was six months. I was wrong for six months.”
It appears that Ronaldo’s presence in Saudi Arabia has already begun to enhance the league’s reputation, and he foresees that more star players will consider making the move in the future. As the football landscape continues to evolve, the allure of playing in leagues beyond the traditional football powerhouses is becoming increasingly prominent.
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