Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo might make his Saudi Arabian debut on January 22 after he was efficiently registered by new workforce Al Nassr, a membership supply informed AFP on Saturday. Ronaldo, who was unveiled to followers this week, joined the squad record after Al Nassr terminated Manchester United-linked striker Vincent Aboubakar to remain inside the most eight overseas nationals stipulated by the Saudi league. He will now be out there for the January 22 residence recreation towards Ettifaq after finishing a two-match ban issued in November for smashing a fan’s cell phone whereas taking part in for Manchester United.

“Al Nassr terminated Vincent Aboubakar’s contract by mutual consent and he received all his financial rights,” the membership supply mentioned, including that Ronaldo was registered earlier than Al Nassr’s recreation towards Al Ta’ee on Friday.

“So now he served one game from the ban and will serve the other one against Al Shabab” on January 14, the supply mentioned.

The official didn’t handle experiences that Aboubakar, 30, could possibly be on his solution to Manchester United, saying he was now a free agent and will negotiate with any workforce. Ronaldo, 37, joined Al Nassr in a deal believed to be price round 200 million euros that has shone an unprecedented gentle on the Saudi Pro League.

It comes as Saudi Arabia, which watched as neighbour Qatar hosted the World Cup in November and December, considers a joint bid for the 2030 match with Greece and Egypt.

The deeply conservative kingdom is snapping up sports activities belongings as a part of a drive to melt its harsh picture, appeal to overseas curiosity and diversify its oil-reliant financial system. Critics have accused the Saudis of “sportswashing” — utilizing sport to deflect consideration from human rights controversies.

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