| Cristiano Ronaldo (right) arrives at Manchester United training ground in Carrington, Manchester, England on the 26th (Korean time) by driving his car. |
Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) is still hoping for a move. It seems that Manchester United, the English professional football club, failed to convince him.
British media Sky Sports reported on the night of the 28th (Korean time) that “Ronaldo has spoken with Manchester United, but he still wants to leave.” Sky Sports added, “Ronaldo still wants to participate in the UEFA Champions League and hopes to win major tournaments.”
Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes visited Manchester United training ground in Carrington near Manchester, England on the 26th. Local media speculated that Ronaldo was visiting to negotiate with Manchester United. Ronaldo has one year left on his contract with Manchester United, but he did not participate in the pre-season tour this season as he requested a transfer due to his hopes to play in the Champions League.
However, Manchester United are skeptical of Ronaldo’s transfer. New manager Eric Tenhach emphasized that Ronaldo was included in his plans for the season. Above all, the clubs that wish to sign Ronaldo are quite limited. Chelsea (England), which has been rumored for a transfer, are not interested in Ronaldo, and Bayern Munich (Germany) and Atletico Madrid (Spain) are not negotiating.
The only hope for Ronaldo is the Spanish La Liga, not the club. La Liga president Javier Tebas has said he would welcome Ronaldo’s return to La Liga, according to ESPN. Ronaldo played for Real Madrid (Spain) from 2009 to 2018, and his rivalry with Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain), who was then of FC Barcelona (Spain), drew the attention of the world in the La Liga.
Reporter Heo Jong-ho