Al Hilal striker Odion Ighalo has warned Cristiano Ronaldo about the Saudi Arabia Premier League. The Nigerian told the Portuguese that the league is not as easy as people think it is.
Ronaldo is currently clubless after he divorced from Manchester United a few weeks ago, and there are speculations he will be making a big money move to the Middle East during the winter transfer window.
“Before I came, I thought the league would be a pushover, but now, having played for two seasons, I know it’s one of the toughest in the region,” Ighalo said in an interview.
“Al Hilal won the AFC Champions League in 2019 and 2021 and qualified for the Club World Cup.”
You He added, “The league is growing faster than I expected. More foreign players, coaches and the federation is backing it and you can see that reflected in the Saudi team.”