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Former Manchester United star accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of only joining Al-Nassr 'for money' after the Portugal legend's £175m-a-year Saudi Pro League switch

A former Manchester United striker has accused Cristiano Ronaldo of only moving to Saudi Arabia for money.

Following his departure from United last year, Ronaldo signed for Al-Nassr in January.

Ronaldo is earning £175million-a-year at Al-Nassr, and a host of other high-profile players have since headed to Saudi Arabia, including Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Ruben Neves and Jordan Henderson.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of moving to Saudi Arabia for money by a former Manchester United striker

Odion Ighalo had spell on loan at United from January 2020 to January 2021, during which he scored five goals in 23 games.