Cristiano Ronaldo's big move to Saudi Arabia: A fresh start
Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, relocated to Saudi Arabia in 2023, which brought immense relief to Rodriguez, who had previously lived with Ronaldo in Manchester. Rodriguez admitted on her Netflix reality show that she couldn’t wait to leave England.
11:29 AM EDT, September 22, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo, who started his relationship with Rodriguez in 2016, moved from Real Madrid to Juventus in 2018, and then returned to Manchester United in 2021, experienced a turbulent time in England.
Following the end of his contract with Manchester United due to a controversial interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
When Cris told me he was going to play for Al-Nassr, I was so relieved because I really wanted to leave Manchester, admitted Rodriguez. Rodriguez also added that she knew something big was waiting for them and they were very motivated to move.
However, the new life in Saudi Arabia was not immediately easy. "It all happened so quickly," said Rodriguez." At the beginning, I had some ups and downs because we had never lived in a hotel for so long. There were days when I didn't want anyone to see me, but overall, I was very excited."
Rodriguez’s luxurious life
Upon arriving in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo and his family lived in the luxurious Kingdom Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, which occupied two separate floors at the top of one of the country's tallest buildings.
The apartment was one of 17 occupied by his entourage, which consisted of family, friends, and security. Their stay cost over $330,000.
Since moving, Ronaldo has scored 63 goals in 70 matches for Al-Nassr in all competitions and helped the club win the Saudi Pro League Championship in 2023.
