“A Little Strange”: Al-Nassr Midfielder Opens Up About Cristiano Ronaldo Turning into Membership Captain | Soccer Information

Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer from Manchester United to Saudi membership Al-Nassr was stuffed with rumours and controversies. Through the preliminary days of the switch, there have been reviews of a dissent among the many Al-Nassr gamers relating to Ronaldo changing into the membership captain. Nevertheless, his teammate – Uzbekistani midfielder Jaloliddin Masharipov – opened up concerning the scenario contained in the dressing room and defined the scenario and workforce reactions round Ronaldo’s appointment as skipper. He additionally made it clear that it was a easy determination for the workforce to just accept the Portuguese celebrity.

“It’d be a little strange if the rest of the players are captaining Ronaldo. We expected it. Our former captain willingly handed over the armband [to Cristiano Ronaldo] without any problems. I think this is the best solution. It cannot be otherwise,” the Uzbekistan midfielder advised Sports activities.ru.

Masharipov additionally spoke about giving his No 7 jersey to Ronaldo after he joined the membership.

“When [Cristiano] Ronaldo arrived, many people spread rumours about my departure from the team, all kinds of false news came out. Before Cristiano’s arrival, many people asked me, ‘Will you give him the No. 7?’ How can you not give it?! He is Cristiano Ronaldo!” Such gamers ought to all the time be revered! After giving my quantity, many individuals assumed that I would go away the workforce. I gave my quantity with none drawback. There was no speak of leaving. Each the membership and the coach needed to see me within the workforce.”

“I have a contract with the team. I only changed my number because Ronaldo came. This guy is one of the two best players in the world. There’s no need to talk much,” he added.

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