Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammate Otavio has despatched a hearfelt message to Al-Nassr following his departure from the membership. The Portuguese midfielder left the Riyadh-based membership this month and has already joined Al Qadsiah.
Sharing a put up on social media, Otavio thanked Al-Nassr and followers for his or her assist.
“Time has come to say goodby and it isn’t straightforward to search out the correct phrases. I arrived in a unique nation, with its personal distinctive tradition, and I could not have requested for higher individuals to welcome me. Eash of you obtained me as one in every of your personal and made this expertise really particular,” wrote Otavio.
He continued:
“This isn’t the best way I might have wished to depart Al Nassr, however soccer is like that… full of selections which might be generally past our management. Regardless that it was not my selection, I respect and settle for it, as a result of it’s a part of this journey.”
He concluded:
“I carry with me recollections that can final eternally and the sensation that I gave all the pieces, on and off the pitch. To the Al Nassr followers, thanks on your fixed assist and for making me really feel a part of this household. You’ve got been particular in each second, and also you deserve a lot extra. I want you all the best happiness and a future crammed with success. Thanks, Al Nassr.”
Al-Nassr already roped in Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman this summer season to associate Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane in a new-look assault.
What number of occasions has Otavio shared the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo for Al-Nassr?
Otavio has shared the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo 85 occasions in his profession, 72 of which have been for Al-Nassr. They received 51 of these video games, and contributed six objectives collectively.
The 30-year-old teamed up with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner on the Riyadh-based membership in the summertime of 2023. Sadly, the 2 by no means received a trophy collectively for the Saudi facet.
Otavio additionally performed alongside the 40-year-old for the nationwide staff on 13 events, profitable 11 and dropping two.
Al-Nassr, in the meantime, shall be hoping for a recent begin this season after considerably enhancing their roster over the summer season. Aside from Felix and Coman, the Saudi Professional League facet additionally signed former Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez to bolster their backline. Nonetheless, the largest coup was convincing Cristiano Ronaldo to signal a brand new deal till 2027 in June this 12 months.
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