Regardless of the sport, every fan has wondered what it would be like to play with their biggest idol. In the world of soccer, the question revolves around historical figures, as well as current idols such as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.
Meanwhile, a 25-year-old player is living the dream and reveals what it’s like to play with the Al Nassr captain and what aspects of the Portuguese star are most admirable.
“Cristiano gives me so much advice”
Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr in December 2022 after terminating his contract with Manchester United and signing a contract estimated at more than 200 million per year, making him the highest-paid player in the world. His arrival in the Saudi league revolutionized fans, who will be able to continue enjoying his game until 2027.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Simakan was playing for RB Leipzig, but he joined CR7’s team in 2024 on a season-long loan and stayed on permanently the following year.
However, one of the biggest surprises he experienced was playing alongside the Portugal captain, something he thought he would never live to see:
“If someone had told me at the start of my career: ‘You’ll play with Cristiano Ronaldo’? I would have said: ‘That’s impossible! We’re not the same age. When I started, he was at the end of his career,’” Simakan admitted, as shared by the X @_TheNassrZone account.
Since arriving at Al Nassr, Mohamed has played 54 games, contributing three goals and three assists, and has shared 45 of those games with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. Continuing his growth at the club and as a professional, CR7 has not only served as an inspiration but has also offered his advice:
“I won’t lie to you, what he brings me in terms of discipline, work, and leadership is incredible. Cristiano gives me so much advice,” Simakan revealed.
Currently, CR7 is the league’s top scorer and a key player for the team, but he could be much more than that.
At 40, Cristiano may be in the final years of his successful career, but he has no plans to walk away from the sport that has given him so much. Instead, according to 365Scores, the Portuguese player has plans to become the owner of Al-Nassr.
Initially, the Portuguese star will acquire 15% of the club’s shares (a deal valued at approximately £50 million), but he is expected to gradually increase his stake. Without a doubt, this is a new chapter for Cristiano.
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