Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo will join the Giallorossi for a summer “never had a chance,” says former player Tiago Pinto, with rumors without foundation.
How was everything?
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, who continued to push his way to Old Trafford in the 2022-23 campaign, made it clear during the latest transfer window that he wants to leave. A return to Italy for the former Bianconeri star was speculated, with a move to Rome that would see Cristiano Ronaldo reunite with former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho was mooted but no such switch was ever on the cards.
What did Pinto say about Cristiano Ronaldo?
Football director Pinto said at the Thinking Football Summit in Portugal that one of the things that annoys him about Italy is that they keep talking about the transfer market. According to Tiago Pinto, the truth is that Cristiano Ronaldo was never possible. Tiago says the rumors were unfounded, but in Italy there are three different players associated with their club every day. According to the former player, he understands that it was natural to link them, because he and Jose Mourinho are both Portuguese, and Ronaldo too, but, as Pinto already said, there was never any substance in him.
A little about the topic
Potential drop-off spots for Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo continue to be speculated at this time, with the striker burning many bridges in Manchester during an explosive interview that saw the 37-year-old criticize prominent figures from Man Utd’s past and present.
The Portugal international is entering the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, so should be in free agency next summer regardless, but a new club could be found before then as questions are raised about whether Cristiano Ronaldo hosted in his last appearance for the Premier League heavyweights.