Ronnie O’Sullivan speaks out on breakaway tour and Saudi Arabia deal [Video]

Ronnie O’Sullivan has encouraged players to accept whatever the best offer is for them, whether that is the World Snooker Tour or other options elsewhere.

Rumours have been swirling over a rival tour springing up next season, with Barry Hearn addressing the speculation during the World Championship in Sheffield.

The Matchroom Sport chairman said he is unfazed by the threat of a potential rival and said players are welcome to leave but would have to re-qualify for the World Snooker Tour through Q School if they wanted to return.

O’Sullivan has recently signed an ambassadorial deal with Saudi Arabia, committing him to play in WST events in the country, so he is not set to be part of any breakaway, but has backed any players that are considering it.

‘Every player has the right to do what they want to do – you see it in other sports like …