Cristiano Ronaldo and his club, Al Nassr, have arrived in Lagos, as part of their preseason preparations for the upcoming Saudi Pro League season.
The team was previously training in Lisbon, Portugal, before making the move to Lagos.
The club recently concluded their training stint in Lisbon and announced the move on social media, stating: “Lisbon chapter closed, Lagos chapter loading.” The message hints at a new and intense training chapter in the scenic coastal city.
Notably, new signing João Félix is part of the traveling squad, joining Ronaldo and other key players as the team continues to fine-tune its lineup for the upcoming season.
Al Nassr’s preseason campaign is already off to a promising start. The team secured a 2-1 victory against French side Toulouse, with Ronaldo finding the back of the net—a moment that thrilled fans and underlined his enduring impact.
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Images shared by the club on their official X (formerly Twitter) account captured the squad’s arrival in Lagos, sparking excitement among local supporters and Portuguese football enthusiasts eager to see Ronaldo and his teammates in action.
Fans quickly noticed Ronaldo wearing a training bib with the number 9, instead of his iconic number 7.
In some Instagram pictures, he was seen wearing orange and yellow bibs marked with the number 9.
Ronaldo’s arrival has sparked excitement among football fans, eager to catch a glimpse of the global football star.