Garcia reveals Ronaldo's discipline at Al-Nassr: first to arrive, last to leave

French coach Rudi Garcia reflected on his experience working with Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo during his tenure at Al-Nassr, highlighting aspects of the national team captain's character both on and off the pitch.

In an interview with US outlet The Athletic, Garcia said working with Ronaldo was easy despite his global stature, noting that the player's professionalism and daily commitment made the experience special.

Garcia said: "It was very easy, because he is a fantastic player—everyone knows that—but he is also a very good man and extremely professional."

The French coach, who led Al-Nassr when Ronaldo joined the team in January 2023, added that what impressed him most was the player's immense passion, even during training sessions.

He explained: "When you see him with his emotions, you realize he lives for football. I discovered this when I watched him train."

Garcia revealed details that reflect Ronaldo's discipline, saying: "He was the first to arrive and the last to leave."

He noted that his admiration extended beyond Ronaldo's commitment in training to his competitive spirit, adding: "He would celebrate the small competitions we organized in training as if he had won the Champions League, with his famous celebration."