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Al-Nassr star Ronaldo: SPL better than MLS - I am here to stay!

Al-Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that he is in one of the strongest leagues in the world.

Ronaldo has played for the Saudi Arabian domestic club in the Saudi Pro League since the start of 2023.

Despite seeing his bitter rival Lionel Messi sign for Inter Miami in MLS, Ronaldo believes there is no temptation to go back to Europe or play in America.

“The Saudi league is better than the MLS," he said, according to Fabrizio Romano.

“I'm 100 per cent sure I won't return to any European club. I opened the way to the Saudi league and now all the players are coming here.

“I won't return to European football, the door is completely closed,' he added.

“I'm 38-years-old, also European football has lost lot of quality. The only league that for me has a lot of quality and is at a higher level than all the others is the Premier League.

“The Spanish league does not have that great quality. The Portuguese league is a good league, but it is not a top, top league. The German league I think has also lost a lot. I'm sure I won't play in Europe again. I want to play in Saudi Arabia."

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