After star denies rumors of Sporting Lisbon return, Cristiano Ronaldo is'set to join Atletico Madrid
has been linked with a shocking return to La Liga, but not with Real Madrid, where he established a legacy that undoubtedly makes him the greatest player in their history. Instead, it would be with Atletico Madrid, a fierce city rival.
A sensational report that the player might be headed to the city's rivals has been published by a Spanish outlet. If true, it would strike fear into the hearts of every supporter.
Ronaldo, 37, shocked the football world this summer when he asked to leave Erik ten Hag's Manchester United. However, other clubs have not shown as much interest in him as he might have hoped.
Cristiano Ronaldo shocked everyone by asking to be moved away from Manchester United
On social media, Ronaldo shared a picture of himself working out in United training shorts.
The report claims that Ronaldo's representatives have spoken with Diego Simeone's staff and convinced the Argentine manager to pursue the player.
The summer's biggest transfer story would undoubtedly be confirmed if Diario's astonishing revelation were accurate, but given Ronaldo and the club's history of animosity, there is considerable doubt about its veracity.
Ronaldo became Atleti fans' number one enemy after scoring 311 goals in 292 games for Real and defeating Atletico in not one but two Champions League finals in a three-year span. A move would undoubtedly irritate the fan base.
Ronaldo wants to quit United following the team's dismal season last year.
As Ronaldo seeks to leave Manchester United, Chelsea has disassociated itself from a possible transfer for him.
Ronaldo and Diego Simeone, the manager of Atletico Madrid, have a protracted feud.
According to AS, Simeone was encouraged to act by Ronaldo's agents.
But Ronaldo would be thrilled to play Champions League football once more, and Atletico would provide him the chance to do so because other clubs like Chelsea and Bayern Munich were staying away from the Portuguese legend.
Along with Atletico, Ronaldo has also been linked to a shocking return to his old team Sporting Lisbon, which would be a sensational move for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Following the publication of a picture by Sport TV Portugal alleging that his car had been sighted at Sporting's stadium, the Portuguese great turned to Instagram to refute rumors that he would be making a comeback.
Ronaldo, though, responded to the allegations simply and directly by saying, "Fake."
Ronaldo swiftly put an end to any rumors that he will be returning to Sporting Lisbon.
Hugo Viana, the director of Sporting, furthered the dismay of the supporters by declaring, "I suppose not today - I don't think it is conceivable, but you never know."
He can choose his destination, but you can never predict the future. I don't want to discuss it, but let's see what he decides because he still has one year left on his deal.
The only bid the Red Devils have received for the player, who has one year left on his deal, is from an unnamed Saudi Arabian side which were offering Ronaldo an eye-watering £250million, but he has since rejected the deal.
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