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Manchester United had a busy summer as they brought some big-money signings to Old Trafford. The club was also looking at different options related to the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo. However, the negotiations failed to materialize, and the player stayed at the club for another season. However, that arguably hasn’t gone down too well for both the club and CR7.
Cristiano Ronaldo has recently revealed that he was close to joining the other side of Manchester in the summer of 2021. However, Sir Alex Ferguson intervened, and he joined the Red Devils.
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There were several reports of teams interested in signing Ronaldo in the summer. Erik ten Hag reportedly didn’t have the Portuguese in his plans. Both the club and Ronaldo’s entourage were looking at options for a transfer away from the Red Devils. However, his massive wages at United were too big for many teams around Europe.
Ronaldo confirmed the reports from last season regarding Manchester City’s interest in him. However, in a massive development earlier today, the club has reportedly denied their interest in the player.
#ManCity have denied Cristiano Ronaldo's account of his proposed move to the Etihad Stadium, with sources saying that the striker's claim that the move was "close" is false.
[via @RobDawsonESPN]— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) November 17, 2022
Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s boyhood club Sporting Lisbon’s chief also denied that they wanted to sign him. The recent news sparked reactions from soccer fans around the world.
Soccer fans react to Manchester City and Sporting Lisbon’s response to Cristiano Ronaldo rumors
Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, is undoubtedly one of the world’s best players and could fit in any team around the world. However, his stature comes with massive wages, which are not something many clubs can accommodate. Manchester City and Sporting Lisbon have denied that they had an interest in signing CR7. Fans took to Twitter to react to the recent reports.
Following are some of the reactions to the recent reports:
He got exposed again.. pic.twitter.com/GYGG8CRJ86
— Skip (@saidulislam0998) November 17, 2022
bro lied to relevant himself
— SJ (@sj_mcfc) November 17, 2022
Nobody wants the diva
— Roman (@K67647299Roman) November 17, 2022
Bodied that fraud https://t.co/yj1a1Bywgx pic.twitter.com/ZBpLYnHEQw
— jeon🏴 (@kimjonlip) November 17, 2022
Don’t stress amigos, we already knew @Cristiano be chronic liar
No way Pep wanted him https://t.co/zTvoocVHQB— Beno SarkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) November 17, 2022
Ronaldo a typical liar. Lied Man City wanted to sign him so Man Utd could sign him. https://t.co/VTUjmcsfF9
— 🦅🦍Mayor of Yenagoa💐💜 (@NaughtyBoss_) November 17, 2022
Boy this goat was lying about the move . They really played with this fanbase emotions 😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/T7lngPFbgz
— Kofi (@Nanakofidonkor2) November 17, 2022
That man is just saying things to massage his fragile ego https://t.co/vZrH7Rrnmc
— ~BIG BABY✨ (@__Berla_x) November 17, 2022
https://t.co/DUIhYcrUvJ pic.twitter.com/alIimJwgeS
— Niloy Guha Thakurta (@niloyleo10) November 17, 2022
Another interview coming then ? https://t.co/hktpozt8MO
— Aty (@Goosegod_) November 17, 2022
https://t.co/tvnjPIDVBZ pic.twitter.com/wva79SN3va
— 🔰 (@Beastroll) November 17, 2022
No serious Club at the moment if not desperate can risk taking him on.! https://t.co/0bJbOvzy8V
— Yekoyada (@YekoyadaUG) November 17, 2022
Nobody ever wanted this man since June 2022. Stop blaming Man U for not letting him go then. https://t.co/lZ9yr3W409
— Sephiri Mosothoane™ (@SEPHIRI_M) November 17, 2022
Ronaldo declined so fast
— q_dubs (@pabloyrn_009) November 17, 2022
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With so much happening around, there’s not much information on the club’s reaction to Ronaldo’s recent comments. Ronaldo admitted in his latest interview with Piers Morgan that he was “betrayed” by the club. He also called out Erik ten Hag for not respecting him. It’ll be interesting to see Manchester United‘s activities in the January transfer window.
However, Ronaldo is currently focused on the 2022 FIFA World Cup with his national team. He has already won the Euros and the Nations League with Portugal and will certainly want to complete an international treble with the elusive World Cup win. What a fitting end it would be for an illustrious career. However, it is a tough way up top with so many teams in a stacked roster as always.
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