Patrice Evra, a former Juventus and Manchester United player, clarified that Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the Turin club was due to two factors. I didn’t want to be blamed as the sole culprit for the club’s failures and for feeling a lack of respect and love from the club.
«Ronaldo left Juventus because he needs love and respect. He realized that in Turin he was becoming the scapegoat of Juventus for not achieving the intended results. Many don’t understand that winning Serie A every year is a huge achievement. If you ask Agnelli, the main objective is to win the championship every year and not the Champions League. Criticism of Ronaldo in Italy was being ridiculous and even hypocritical. Allegri’s statements, when he said: “Ronaldo won’t play every game”, also had its weight. There is no need to say certain things in public, they are to be said in private. Because Ronaldo is affected. He was afraid to be blamed primarily for the failures. Furthermore, even having played for Real and Juve, Cristiano’s only true love is Manchester United», defends the former French international, in an interview with La Reppublica.
Evra then explained why Ronaldo chose to return to Manchester United: “Because it was the only place where he would get the respect and love he expects. In Manchester, no one will criticize him as they did at Juventus. This was decisive for his departure. Once he had the opportunity to return to United, he didn’t think twice. Juventus should have realized that Cristiano Ronaldo needs to be respected and loved. When that happens, he gives his life for the club.”
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