While he is currently shining on the lawns of Saudi Arabia with the jersey of Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has had an exceptional career. But before revealing himself to the whole world, the Portuguese striker could have discovered France by signing with Stade Rennais when he was only 16 years old.
Everyone knows the legendary career of Cristiano Ronaldo. After revealing himself to Sportingthe Portuguese striker went to explode in the Premier League side at Manchester United. Ensuite, Cristiano Ronaldo will win all the collective trophies and 4 Golden Balls with the Real Madrid (his first having been won with the Red Devils), before heading to the Juventus and come back to Manchester United.
Cristiano Ronaldo discovers the Gulf
Today, at 38, Cristiano Ronaldo shines in the colors ofAl Nasser in Saudi Arabia. But his career could have been very different, Ronaldo was also close to discovering France. In an interview given to The Team, Patrick Rampillonthe former director of the training center of the Rennais Stadiummade a revelation about Cristiano Ronaldo.
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He could have signed… in Rennes!
« Three years ago, I see a quality striker with Portugal. I go to the nerve, and I ask him his status. His answer: “Sir, excuse me, I have already signed four years with Laszlo Bölöni at Sporting”. Cristiano Ronaldo was 16 and Portugal were ahead of player blocking “Launched the former Breton leader. Cristiano Ronaldo in Ligue 1, it didn’t go far!