Neymar lauds Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation

In his first interview after the transfer to Al Hilal, great footballer Neymar said that Cristiano Ronaldo is responsible for transforming the Saudi Pro League.

The 31-year-old Brazil forward stated that he is looking forward to facing Ronaldo. Neymar also said that he is excited to face some great footballers like Benzema, Firmino among others.

Notably, Neymar has signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club after moving from Paris St Germain.

“I believe Cristiano Ronaldo started all of this and everybody called him ‘crazy’, and this and that. Today you see the league grow more and more. It is exciting, meeting top-quality players on the other teams thrills you and motivates you to play even better. And it is certain that when you face Ronaldo, Benzema, (Roberto) Firmino, that the excitement is even greater,” said Neymar during the interview.

“I think it is very important to have quality in the squad. Obviously, it helps in some decisions you take throughout you career. It was certainly for me. I am very excited to write a new story chasing all the objectives with the club and my team mates – winning more and more titles and fulfilling the club’s ambition,” he added.

Notably, the Saudi Pro League has invested over 600 million euros to lure some great footballers and coaches from European clubs. Following his exit from Manchester United in a controversial manner, Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in December on a two ad half year contract.