'Was little strange': Al Nassr player reveals team's reaction to Ronaldo becoming captain

Cristia Ronaldo, who me a sensational move to Saudi Arabia in January was given a ceremonious reception and subsequently Captain's armband in his debut match against Al-Ittih. Ronaldo has h a shaky start to his Asia stint, where he is yet to win a match, however, with statement me by Jaloliddin Masharipov, his Al Nassr teammate, it seems 38-year-old has been accepted in team. Recently Masharipov dwelled on relinquishing .7 jersey for Ronaldo and also gave his thoughts on 38-year-old becoming captain of Al Nassr.  

“It’d be a little strange if rest of players are captaining Ronaldo,” Uzbekistan midfielder told Sports.ru, as per Daily Express. We expected it. Our former captain willingly handed over armband [to Cristia Ronaldo] without any problems. I think this is best solution. It cant be orwise.”

“When Cristia] Ronaldo arrived, many people spre rumors about my departure from team, all kinds of false news came out. Before Cristia’s arrival, many people asked me, ‘Will you give him . 7?’ How can you t give it?! He is Cristia Ronaldo!” Such players should always be respected! After giving my number, many people assumed that I would leave team. I gave my number without any problem. re was talk of leaving. Both club and coach wanted to see me in team.”

“I have a contract with team. I only changed my number because Ronaldo came. This guy is one of two best players in world. re’s need to talk much,” he ded.

Cristia Ronaldo for Al Nassr 

So far Al Nassr has played 4 matches since arrival of Ronaldo. Out of 4 matches, it has lost two, drawn one and in one match Cristia did t feature. Ronaldo has scored 3 goals for his team till w and might look to augment more as he has signed 2 and half years contract with Al Nassr. While he is seemingly in process of apting himself to Saudi Pro League, according to Al Nassr's manr Rudi Garcia, Ronaldo will soon make a reentry into Europe's elite.