Ivan Toney has explained why he followed Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League, while also making it clear he still has big ambitions tied to the Premier League and England.
The England striker has moved to Saudi Arabia after becoming one of the most talked-about forwards in English football, and he insists the decision was not simply about leaving the spotlight behind. Toney says he wanted a fresh challenge, and believes the Saudi Pro League is improving quickly with the number of big-name players now arriving.
He also pointed to the level of competition created by those moves, with Ronaldo’s switch to Al Nassr continuing to attract attention and set a benchmark. Toney noted that he has shown he can score goals at a high rate, and he made a bold statement about his output compared to the Al Nassr star.
Despite the change of scenery, Toney stressed that his long-term aim remains to prove himself at the very top. He has not hidden his desire to return to the Premier League and show what he can do again in England’s biggest competition.
Toney also made it clear he is still focused on the national team, with the forward determined to stay in the conversation as an England World Cup hopeful. He believes strong performances in Saudi Arabia can still keep him on the radar, and he is confident his game will continue to develop away from the Premier League.
The striker’s message was simple: the Saudi Pro League move is a new challenge, not the end of his ambitions, and he intends to keep scoring and pushing for the biggest stages in both club and international football.
