Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says his 'work is done' in Europe, adding he is relishing new challenges both on and off the pitch after being unveiled as a player of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr
"I won everything, I played in the most important clubs in Europe and now it's a new challenge in Asia," says Cristiano Ronaldo.
On Tuesday, he was greeted by a sea of yellow and blue at Al Nassr's home ground Mrsool Park, where thousands of fans turned up to witness his unveiling. "Me and my family, we want to say thank you to all of you for this support and your welcome," an emotional Ronaldo said after being handed a microphone. "We're going to give our best. Thank you everybody."Ronaldo says he had several potential suitors from all around the world following his exit from United, but chose to sign with Al Nassr.
"I won everything, I played in the most important clubs in Europe and now it's a new challenge in Asia."
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