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Atletico Madrid president denies 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo transfer talks
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has said the Spanish club never seriously pursued Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022, contradicting widespread reports. Speaking to Kuwaiti programme Super, Cerezo stated: 'The truth is that Cristiano…
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Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has said the Spanish club never seriously pursued Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022, contradicting widespread reports. Speaking to Kuwaiti programme Super, Cerezo stated: 'The truth is that Cristiano Ronaldo could not have played with us.' He added that Ronaldo left Real Madrid because he 'wanted to keep playing' and eventually chose Saudi Arabia.
Ronaldo’s second spell at Manchester United soured after a fallout with manager Erik ten Hag, prompting agent Jorge Mendes to explore options. The 41-year-old joined Al Nassr in December 2022. Meanwhile, Ronaldo recently married partner Georgina Rodriguez in a private civil ceremony in Portugal, according to his management.
The Indian Opinion
The lazy narrative around Ronaldo's 2022 exit paints him as a mercenary who only cared about money. But Cerezo's remarks are a useful check: Ronaldo could have stayed in Madrid but chose to leave Europe entirely. Watch for whether his Saudi stint ends with a return to a top club, which would settle the question of whether he still values competitive football over a pay cheque.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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