The chairman of the non-profit Saudi Al-hilal Club, Fahad bin Navel, said his team had authorized Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to join his ranks, before the club signed him.
The 38-year-old’s services were inaugurated by Al-Nassr last January.
Saad Al-Taseh, Vice President of the Saudi Professional League and Chief Executive Officer-designate, stated that the Association-led polarization programme worked from the outset to complete the deal for Ronaldo to join Al-Nassr only.
Ben Nafel spoke to Action with Waleed via MBC: “We have authorized Cristiano Ronaldo before, we always negotiate and look for the best player for al-hilal Club, proud of the group we have now, and wish all players and all clubs well.”
Fahad bin Nafel explained: “Our negotiations with Ronaldo were not the same timing as those of the Al-Nassr club, but before, in the summer transfer market (which precedes Ronaldo joining Al-Nassr)
He continued: “If Saad’s delicious stated that the Al-hilal club did not negotiate Cristiano Ronaldo, it is inaccurate,” pointing out Ben Naffel that during the negotiations with the Portuguese star was not delicious in his position.
The “Blue Hilly” team had been punished for preventing players from registering for two consecutive terms in May 2022, against the backdrop of the team’s case and its player Mohamed Knowe with Al-Nassr.
