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Cristiano Ronaldo CONFIRMS that he was offered a move to Australia after his Manchester United exit but snubbed proposal after he 'gave his word' to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr after sealing £175MILLION move

Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that a lucrative offer from Australia was put before him following his Manchester United exit.

Last November, A-League chief Danny Townsend stated that the Australian Professional League had held talks with Ronaldo's representatives over a huge move Down Under after he departed Old Trafford by mutual consent.

Townsend later confirmed that, after consideration, Ronaldo had rejected the proposal from Australia, letting slip that the 37-year-old had 'other priorities'.

Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr was confirmed last week, with the Portuguese veteran signing a huge $310million-a-year contract to move to the Middle East.