Talisca, the Brazilian teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr hails the Portuguese icon for his newfound fame among the soccer casuals.
The Brazilian midfielder has been living the dream since Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Saudi League Pro in 2023. Notably, this shift has brought Talisca closer to the iconic Portuguese player, thereby ushering in a surge of attention and interest in his own prowess.
Expressing his thoughts on this scenario, Talisca recently shared, “Now the whole of Europe knows my name thanks to Ronaldo.” The context of his remark lies in the amplified recognition he has garnered among European soccer fans.
Anderson Talisca 🐍pic.twitter.com/M5CnRl1VgD
— Deportes Reports (@DeportesReports) August 7, 2023
When Cristiano Ronaldo made his transition to Al-Nassr, the focus of the soccer fandom shifted to this Saudi Arabian team, as they eagerly awaited glimpses of the new teammates alongside the former Manchester United player.
Within this spotlight, the names that held prominence among casual observers were only two: Talisca and David Ospina, due to their exploits in Europe with Benfica & Napoli respectively.
For Talisca, positioned as an attacking midfielder, a profound camaraderie has flourished with the Portuguese striker, inevitably propelling his renown among devoted soccer followers.
Post-Ronaldo’s arrival, Talisca’s image has been reframed in a positive hue, setting aside his previous failed stints at Benfica and China’s GZ Evergrande. However, this trajectory is contingent upon Talisca’s on-field deliverance, a continuation of stellar performances akin to his previous season, where he demonstrated a feat of 20 goals and two assists across 27 games.
Talisca squashes transfer rumors away from Al-Nassr
A collective sigh of relief swept through Al-Nassr’s fan base when Talisca put to rest the persistent transfer rumors with a resolute statement.
Fabrizio Romano tweeted the statement, leaving no room for ambiguity. The statement read, “Unlike the fake news emerging recently, I would like to make it clear that I have no ongoing negotiations with any club”. “I’ve no intention to leave Al Nassr. I’m very happy here and I’ve just renewed my contract for three years more”.
Talisca is a pivotal figure at the heart of Al-Nassr’s midfield. The Brazilian maestro orchestrates creativity behind Cristiano Ronaldo to create goal-scoring opportunities for Al-Nassr.
Talisca – The new bodyguard of Cristiano Ronaldo.
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) August 1, 2023
The genesis of these transfer speculations traces back to a remarkable season at Al-Nassr, one that tantalizingly hinted at a return to the European soccer. Yet, the 29-year-old Brazilian swiftly dispelled any doubts, affirming his contentment with the Saudi Arabian club’s embrace.
This proclamation brings not only solace to Ronaldo but also soothes the hearts of his ardent supporters. Al-Nassr, poised to elevate its status from last season’s second-place finish, now finds itself bolstered by this sense of commitment as the club sets sights on clinching the league title in the upcoming season.