Jamie Carragher mocked Cristiano Ronaldo after the former Manchester United striker joined Al Nassr, while Gary Neville expressed'sadness' over the £350 million deal.
It was confirmed on Friday evening that five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo had signed for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal until 2025.
The controversial interview with Piers Morgan in which Ronaldo, 37, criticized Manchester United and claimed he did not respect Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag led to his release from the club in November.
The Portugal striker is considered one of the greatest players of all time, having also enjoyed spells at Real Madrid and Juventus.
Carragher believes joining Al Nassr is a 'sad end' for Ronaldo and highlighted the difference in fortunes between him and his long-time rival Lionel Messi, who lifted the World Cup with Argentina earlier this month.
In some ways it's a sad end for him,' Carragher said on Sky Sports. 'Two of the greatest players of all time in Messi and Ronaldo. That debate has always been there.
'Ronaldo has finished his career with an interview with Piers Morgan and Messi has won the World Cup. It's not the best way to go out is it?'
Jamie Carragher has reacted to Ronaldo's big-money move (Picture: Getty)
Ronaldo will reportedly receive the biggest football salary in history at more than £177m per year.
His former Manchester United team-mate Neville has also discussed the lucrative move, telling Sky Sports: 'Look, we're going to see a lot less of him, obviously.
'It tells us a couple of things, it shows how serious Saudi Arabia are about football. They've invested £350m on one player and are going for the World Cup in 2030.
'I thought he would want to stay in one of the big leagues in Europe, for the rest of the season at least.
It tells you that the offer is absolutely staggering and maybe another European club that he wanted to join didn't really come in for him.
'There's an element of sadness for me because we're probably seeing the end of Cristiano Ronaldo playing at the top level.
'I believe we could have had that at Old Trafford if both parties had handled it differently. But it had to come to an end, and he'll finish his career in Saudi Arabia.'
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