Cristiano Ronaldo: I left Real Madrid because of president
"I felt within the club, especially from the president, that I was no longer considered in the same way as I was at the beginning," Ronaldo said in an interview with France Football magazine. "For the first four or five years, I felt like Cristiano Ronaldo. Less so after.
Yet, things went south when Ronaldo decided to leave Real Madrid and join Juventus in the summer of 2018. It was a move that caught many fans off-guard and since then, the Portuguese superstar's career has been on a downward trajectory.
Ronaldo claims that he left Real Madrid for Juventus because he felt he was "no longer indispensable" in the eyes of Blancos president Florentino Perez.
Ronaldo's contract at Old Trafford was due to run until June, but United sought to cancel it early after the striker told Morgan the club had made "zero progress" since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013 and that he "doesn't respect" Ten Hag.
Cristiano Ronaldo was reportedly offered to top European clubs for just £80,000 per week, only for no potential suitors to take Manchester United up on the offer. The Portugal international, 37, left United by mutual agreement in November after criticising the club during an interview with Piers Morgan.
Cristiano Ronaldo photographed during a match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad on Nov. 3, 2022. Cristiano Ronaldo says he feels "betrayed" by Manchester United for trying to force him out of the club and says he has "no respect" for boss Erik ten Hag because he "doesn't show respect for me".
After a two-year chase, Real Madrid have finally got their man. Manchester United accepted their staggering £80 million bid today, and now Cristiano Ronaldo will finally get to play for his childhood heroes.
Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Manchester United “with immediate effect,” the Premier League club said Tuesday. The termination of the 37-year-old forward's contract comes after he conducted an explosive interview in which he criticized manager Erik ten Hag and the club's owners.
Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Al-Nassr after leaving Manchester United in controversial fashion, the Saudi Arabian club announced Friday. Ronaldo signed a contract through to the summer of 2025 and, according to reports, will receive $75 million per year to make him the highest paid player in history.
Who is better Messi Or Ronaldo? Ronaldo has scored a record number of international goals and appearances, but Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards (7). Messi has spent most of his playing career in Spain and France, while Ronaldo has played in Portugal, England, Spain, and Italy.
Playing until 40
When Ronaldo moved to his new club, he did so on a contract running until 2025. The huge sums of money won't have hurt, with reported figures of £173m per year, but it also allows him to keep going until the age of 40.
Months after joining Saudi club Al-Nassr, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to return to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid rejected Cristiano Ronaldo multiple times despite United's offer to pay bulk of his salary, suggest reports | Sports News,The Indian Express.
The Beaverton, Ore. -based sportswear leader indicated that it chose the Real Madrid star due to his social media presence. Ronaldo reaches a growing 262 million fans across various platforms, standing as the most followed person in Facebook Inc. (FB) history.
Ronaldo and Red Devils mutually agreed to terminate the contract. Red Devils and Ronaldo have decided to end their agreement because of the feedback he received for his criticism of Manchester United, Ten Hag, senior officials, former players, and other parties.
The Brazilian superstar cost Los Blancos €45 million (£40.50 million) at that time and formed an integral part of the Galactico era being built by Florentino Perez. Ronaldo made 177 appearances for Madrid in his career, scoring 103 goals and assisting 34 during his five years at the club.
CRISTIANO RONALDO has been officially confirmed as a Manchester United player after a £12.24 million deal was wrapped up, with glowing praise ringing in his ears from Sir Alex Ferguson.
With Real, Ronaldo won two La Liga titles, two Copas del Rey, four Champions Leagues, three UEFA Super Cups and three Club World Cups. In 2018, he signed for Juventus in a transfer worth an initial €100 million (£88 million), the most expensive transfer for an Italian club and for a player over 30 years old.
Rio Ferdinand reveals 'ultra-competitive' Cristiano Ronaldo used to cry over ping pong at Manchester United. Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has opened up over how he made Cristiano Ronaldo cry after a game of ping pong.
The World Cup break seems to have done Manchester United the world of good. Since the return, and now without Cristiano Ronaldo, they have a 100% record and have yet to concede a goal.
Cristiano Ronaldo went viral Saturday over his reaction to a young child telling him Lionel Messi is a better player.
Cristiano Ronaldo admits no English or elite European clubs wanted him after Man Utd exit.
His agent Jorge Mendes has offered him out to numerous clubs around Europe, without finding a taker yet. The Corriere dello Sport reports that seven major teams have all been offered the chance to sign Ronaldo, but have turned down the chance.