Ronaldo strongly recommends! Riyadh wins and wants to sign Greenwood, Saudi Arabia s championship ambition behind the sky-high signing

When the transfer window of European football has settled, the Saudi league's signing drama continues. Riyadh victory did not stop strengthening after signing famous players such as Felix, Koeman, Inigo - According to multiple sources, at the request of Ronaldo, the team is fully promoting the signing of Greenwood, and even fought for this transfer that may cost more than 100 million euros until the last moment when the Saudi transfer window closed.

Greenwood's name intersects with the Saudi League again, and it is no accident. As early as last summer, the Saudi team extended an olive branch to the England striker, but Greenwood was more inclined to stay in the European arena to prove himself. In 2023, he joined Marseille on loan and gradually regained his form in the Ligue 1. He played 34 times and contributed 11 goals and 5 assists, showing the potential of Manchester United's "treasure" in youth training. However, the controversy always accompanied him - he was suspended by Manchester United in 2022 for suspected domestic violence. Although he was not convicted of the judicial process in the end, this incident had an indelible impact on his public image and also discouraged many European giants. Now, when Riyadh wins knocking on the door again with Ronaldo's "recommendation letter", Greenwood's attitude has loosened: when it is difficult to get a top stage in the European arena, the high salary and core position of the Saudi league have become an temptation that is difficult to refuse.

Riyadh's persistence in victory stems from its absolute ambition for the Saudi United champion. Last season, although the team had Cristiano Ronaldo, he finished second. His experience of missing the championship made the management realize that the influence of a single star alone is not enough to shake the league situation. This summer, they spent money to build an "All-Star lineup": Felix's agility, Koeman's breakthrough, Inigo's defense, and Ronaldo's finishing ability, their strength on paper is already the top league. But within the team, these signings still lack a "sensational effect" - they need a deal that can completely change the league's competitiveness balance while also ignite global attention. Greenwood just meets this need: the age of 22 means future potential, and the explosive power that he once showed during Manchester United (3.2 successful Premier League games per game in the peak season) can inject new vitality into the front line, and his controversy itself can also bring traffic and topicality to the team, which coincides with the Saudi League's strategy to enhance global influence through the "star effect".

C Ronaldo's push became a key catalyst for this transfer. As the core and spiritual leader of Riyadh victory, the Portuguese's opinions can often influence the team's signing direction. It is reported that Ronaldo appreciates Greenwood's technical characteristics and believes that his impact and smell in front of the goal can complement him - at the moment when the Portuguese gradually turns to the role of "counter-endors", Greenwood's wing breakthrough and inward shooting ability can enrich the team's offensive level. More importantly, Ronaldo is well aware that the Saudi league needs to maintain its popularity by continuing the "star story", and Greenwood's narrative of recovering from controversy can echo his image of "still pursuing dreams in his late years" and jointly strengthen the team's commercial value. This dual driving force of "competitive demand + business considerations" has made Riyadh Victory willing to offer a sky-high price for Greenwood - it was revealed that Marseille priced it more than 85 million pounds (about 100 million euros), of which Manchester United will make nearly half of its profits because of its 50% second-transfer share.

However, this potential transfer also faces multiple resistances. From a competitive perspective, it is unknown whether Greenwood can adapt to the rhythm of the Saudi league. Ligue 1 is mainly based on technical flow, while Saudi United's physical strength and high temperature climate put higher requirements on the players' physical fitness and adaptability. More importantly, the team already has many attackers such as Ronaldo, Felix, and Mane. If Greenwood cannot quickly integrate into the tactical system, he may fall into the dilemma of "high salary and low energy". From a public opinion perspective, the decision to introduce controversial players has aroused dissatisfaction among some fans - the Saudi League has tried to improve its image through "standardization" in recent years, and Greenwood's joining may put him in doubts of "profit-oriented". In addition, if the investment of 100 million euros cannot be converted into immediate combat power, it will directly affect the team's salary structure and recruitment strategy, and even shake the management's trust in the head coach.

For Greenwood, this was both an opportunity for redemption and a big bet. If he can continue his Marseille state in Riyadh victory, he is expected to return to the English national team's vision and even pave the way for the future return to the top European league; on the contrary, if he is lost in the controversy, his career may completely fall to the bottom. For Riyadh victory, this transfer is the last part of the "champion puzzle" or the failure of "a lot of money" needs time to test. But it is certain that as long as the Saudi League's gold dollar engine is still running, similar controversial signings will not stop.