Lisbon: Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that the Saudi club approached him with the promise of paying the largest transfer fee in history during the latest transfer season. The player said that despite the record amount he can be paid to a professional football club, he liked Manchester United and stayed there.
Spanish media Marca reported that Al Hilal, the leading club in Saudi Arabia, approached the player with an offer to change clubs. In an interview with ‘Talk TV’, Cristiano admitted that he answered the same questions.
“I was really happy here. It was supposed to be a great season. Yet the media keep repeating that nobody wants Ronaldo. “How can they refuse a player who scored 2 goals last season?” asked the player.
“I think I can score many more times. The team can also be useful. He is still believed to be the best actor. He has the ability to help the national team and United. But it will be difficult if he doesn’t get enough energy in the premises. Of course, there they will always be critical. The age has reached 37. It will never be the same again. But my question is how many people can continue with the same excellence even at this age. It is believed that this time in the World Cup we can advance a lot. I am mentally and physically ready,” the actor continued.
The remarks in the Tak TV interview kept the actor on his toes for days. Cristiano criticized the club and coach Ten Haag. The player is alleged to have breached his contract with the club. The rule is that the club must be informed before making such a remark in public. It didn’t happen. Not only that, but the actor used some very violent language.
It is unlikely that Cristiano will play for United again as there is no reconciliation between the manager and the player. Media reports claim that the club’s supporters are also against the star.
The club has yet to respond to Ronaldo’s harsh words. However, the decision is to keep ten Haag and other officials criticized by Cristiano and move forward. Previously, Cristiano allegedly left the team, as happened in the match against Tottenham. It is also indicated that the star will not come to Old Trafford even once.
He was United’s top scorer, player of the season and last season’s top scorer. Cristiano has also been involved in the selection of the XI for the Premier League season. This led to a rift between the manager and the club the following season.
Morgan thanks Ronaldo
Meanwhile, the television presenter Piers Morgan thanks for the interview with Cristiano, still full of unresolved issues in the world of football. “Cristiano sat down to say it knowing it was time to talk about the issues that were coming,” Morgan said, “and it was my favorite interview of my career.”
