Ronaldo Makes Bold Title Declarations for Al Nassr Despite Heavy Defeats in Preseason
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Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his strong determination to secure silverware with Al-Nassr in the upcoming campaign.
Last season, Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr teammates came close to clinching the Saudi Pro League title but narrowly missed out to Al Ittihad, despite holding the top spot for a significant portion of the campaign.
Aside from the league setback, the Riyadh-based club faced disappointment as they were eliminated in the semifinals of the Saudi King Cup and also missed out on the Super Cup.
This led to Ronaldo enduring consecutive trophyless seasons after his uneventful second spell with Manchester United.
In response, Al-Nassr has made significant additions to their squad. They have acquired the talents of Marcelo Brozovic, who played a crucial role in helping Inter Milanreach the Champions League finals last season.
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FootballAdditionally, the club has welcomed RC Lens captain Seko Fofana and Alex Telles to join forces with Ronaldo in the Gulf state.
Moreover, Fabrizio Romanoreports that the nine-time Saudi champions are rumoured to be closing in on a move for Sadio Mane, the out-of-favour Bayern Munichforward, in preparation for what promises to be an exciting 2023-24 campaign.
Despite these reinforcements, the club's poor pre-season results, evident in heavy defeats against Celta Vigo and Benfica, highlight the challenges they currently face.
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