‘Definitely not true’ – Atletico Madrid chief dubs Cristiano Ronaldo transfer ‘impossible’ as forward hunts Man Utd exit
ATLETICO MADRID president Enrique Cerezo has claimed the rumours linking Cristiano Ronaldo to the club are “definitely not true”.
Ronaldo has been claimed to be interested in a controversial switch to Atletico – despite his connections to Real Madrid.
But president Cerezo has rubbished reports and insisted a move for the 37-year-old United striker is not possible.
Ronaldo wants out at Old Trafford in order to continue playing in the Champions League.
But despite rumours Atletico Madrid were keen, Cerezo told COPE: “I don’t know who invented this story about Cristiano Ronaldo to Atletico Madrid.
“It’s definitely not true.
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“It’s practically impossible for him to come to Atletico de Madrid.”
Ronaldo returned to Manchester United’s training ground on Tuesday to hold crunch talks with the club about his future.
He arrived alongside agent Jorge Mendes, who was claimed to have been trying to push through a deal with Atletico.
CR7 rolled through the gates at Carrington at 10.45am this morning, before leaving just before 5pm this afternoon.
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He decided to leave through the back gate after holding discussions with the club on his future.
Ronaldo also attended Erik ten Hag’s post-tour debrief following United’s trip to Thailand and Australia, according to the Daily Mail.
The Portuguese ace was absent from the tour due to family reasons, having informed the club the week before they jetted away that he wished to leave.
Atletico have now seemingly followed Chelsea and Bayern Munich in ruling out a move for Ronnie.
The news will come as music to the ears of fans of the club – some of whom started a social media campaign AGAINST signing Ronaldo.