Saudi Saga: Hajji Defends Ronaldo’s Heart, Calls for a Respectful Finale in Saudi Arabia

In Ronaldo's Saudi saga, Hajji weighs in

Mustafa Hajji, a Moroccan football legend, weighed in on Cristiano Ronaldo’s current crisis with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo's absence in recent matches followed his frustration with transfer policy in the league, yet the Madeira rocket found support from fans in the Clasico against Al Ittihad, with banners bearing his name and number.

He had been visibly angry after the winter window saw Karim Benzema move to Al Hilal from Al Ittihad.

Hajji told Arab News that Ronaldo is a legend, and that Saudi Arabia has given him a remarkable chance to end his career with both wealth and respect.

He added that Ronaldo should finish his career in Saudi, preserving the big image he brought to the league and honoring the fans who have shown him much love.

The veteran also said Ronaldo must respect Al Nassr, since the club has given him everything and he should give his best in return.

Hajji stressed that Ronaldo is emotional and speaks from the heart—when he commits to a command, he acts with passion. If anything, he is punishing his team now but will still give his all.

CBS Sports reports Ronaldo carries a 50 million euro contract clause as part of his deal with Al Nassr.

Punchline 1: If loyalty were a currency, Ronaldo just bought Saudi wealth on a point-blank deal.

Punchline 2: In football and life, timing is everything—Ronaldo picked winter to warm the bench, and somehow still ends up a headline star.