Al Nassr pre-seasons: Ronaldo to play 4 friendlies before Arab Championship

Al Nassr will travel to Portugal ahead of the new Saudi Pro League campaign.

Al Nassr are planning to play four friendly matches during July. Cristiano Ronaldo and co will travel to Portugal to kick-start their pre-season campaign next week.

The Saudi giants will take on Celta Vigo at Estádio Algarve on July 17. Three days later, Dinko Jelicic’s men meet Benfica, who won the Primeira Liga last season.

Al Nassr will then travel to Japan to continue their string of friendly fixtures. A match against Paris Saint-Germain is planned for July 25, with Inter facing the Saudi giants two days later.

The busy pre-season schedule corresponds to Al Nassr’s transfer ambitions ahead of the next campaign. Ronaldo will spend his first full season in the Saudi Pro League while the club are eyeing moves for several other top-class stars.

Hakim Ziyech is on his way to join Al Nassr after his underwhelming spell at Chelsea. The club are also closing in on completing a deal for Marcelo Brozovic, who has decided to leave Inter this summer. Reports have also emerged on Al Nassr’s pursuit of Antoine Griezmann, but the club are yet to make a formal offer for the Frenchman.

Following their pre-season friendlies, Al Nassr will face Monastir and Zamalek in the group stage of the Arab Club Champions Cup.