Frank Warren is trying to make a deal to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the Premier League after he did well in Saudi Arabia. Ronaldo, who is 38 years old, is still playing at a high level. In February 2024, he will turn 39. Ronaldo helped Al-Nassr win a game against Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq, showing that he still wants to compete at the highest level. He scored a goal and helped with an assist in a 3-1 victory. Cristiano Ronaldo and Frank Warren met while attending Anthony Joshua’s boxing match against Otto Wallin on Sunday.
Frank Warren wants Cristiano Ronaldo back in the PL
Frank Warren, a boxing manager and promoter from Britain, made a funny comment about Cristiano Ronaldo possibly joining the big soccer team Arsenal. They were together on Saturday night at an event in Saudi Arabia. While talking to the reporters next to Ronaldo, Warren said something that made Ronaldo laugh about the idea of him returning to the Premier League.
“He’s [Cristiano] signing for Arsenal!” Warren said.
🗣️ Frank Warren (boxing promoter) with Cristiano Ronaldo: "He's signing for Arsenal." 😂pic.twitter.com/N31jSZSSMv
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) December 24, 2023
Ronaldo has been to lots of UFC and boxing shows since he moved to the Middle East. Some news said it’s in his agreement, but Ronaldo himself has said before that he likes both sports.
“Playing football is my passion, but I prefer watching other sports on TV. Between watching a football match or a boxing or UFC fight, I choose boxing or UFC. When I was at Manchester United, a coach boxed with me, I think practicing boxing is useful for football because it sharpens your senses and you learn to move,” he said in 2020.
Ronaldo has played well for Al-Nassr, who are in second place in the Saudi Pro League, 10 points behind the top team, Al-Hilal. In the summer, the team got stronger by adding Sadio Mane, Seko Fofana, Aymeric Laporte, and Marcelo Brozovic to their squad, hoping to compete for the title.
Even though Ronaldo is doing well, many think there’s still more he can do in Saudi Arabia.
