"Welcome to the family", "He’s here and he’s magnificent" - Fans react as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr sign new goalkeeper
Fans share their thoughts on X as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr signed Bento Matheus as their new goalkeeper. The 25-year-old Brazillian started his career with Athletico Paranaense in 2020 and continued till 2024.
Bento Matheus maintained 14 clean sheets in 27 appearances across all competitions for Athletico Paranaense last season. He has won the 2021 Copa Sudamericana and the Campeonato Paranaense thrice.
Fans flooded social media with posts welcoming and congratulating Bento Matheus for joining Cristiano Ronaldo's side. Here are some of the reactions on X:
One fan wrote:
"Feel at home Bento 💛💛, welcome to the Family 🤩💛💙"
Another added:
"He’s here and he’s magnificent. Welcome"
"Good addition," chimed in another fan.
One account posted:
"Bento, the talented goalkeeper we warmly welcome you to Alnassr club the biggest and most renowned club in Asia. As supporters of the team we are delighted to have a player of your exceptional skill representing us. Please know that we will stand by you wholeheartedly and all we"
Another tweeted:
"We wish him good luck with our stars 💛💙🫶"
"His gloves a shield against desert sun, As Al Nassr’s newest custodian takes flight. 🇸🇦⚽️🌟," posted another.
One user wrote:
"Al-Naasr is gonna win the Saudi League in the upcoming season"
While another wrote:
"Thank Al Nassr now have a good goalkeeper"
Bento Matheus' contract at Al-Nassr is valid until June 30, 2027.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr reportedly make €30 million bid to sign Manchester City star
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr have made a €30 million bid for Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson Moraes. He has also agreed to a transfer to the Middle East, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Ederson was awarded the FIFA Best Men's Goalkeeper at the FIFA Best Awards 2023. He maintained the most clean sheets (11) in the 2022–23 Premier League season and made the most number of saves (22) in the UEFA Champions League. He was part of the City team which won the treble in the 2022-23 season.
However, there is a discrepancy in the valuation of the Brazilian shot-stopper as the Premier League giants want more than €50 million for his departure. Ederson Moraes' current contract with Manchester City is valid until June 30, 2026.
Ederson's departure would lead to Stefan Ortega taking up the goalkeeping duties at the Etihad next season, as per Fabrizio Romano.