Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo made the push to leave the Red Devils over the summer, but was a transfer to Napoli ever a realistic possibility or not?
How was everything?
Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo has made it clear he wants to leave Old Trafford to grace the Champions League in 2022-23 while competing for big honours. Various drop-off venues have been arguing, including in Serie A, but the window has closed with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner still in England.
What did Napoli’s sporting director say?
Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli said, when asked if his side made an approach for Cristiano Ronaldo, that it is bad to extinguish the dreams of the fans, but there were never any real negotiations. According to Cristiano Giuntoli, they are very close to their players and consider the team to be very competitive.
A little about the topic
The Portuguese superstar has also been linked with the Giallorossi at one stage, as the ex-Bianconeri star saw a return to Italy speculated while the likes of Sporting CP Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and PSG were thrown into the mixed doubles.
After seeing a no-deal deadline pass, 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is stuck on the bench at Man Utd – with just one Premier League start to his name this season.
A little about Man Utd
The Red Devils have won their last four Premier League matches after losing four in a row. They last won five league games in a row in April 2021, under Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
What will happen after this for Cristiano Ronaldo?
The Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag has claimed Cristiano has a role to play for Manchester United in the current campaign but is currently favoring other options – with Antony another attacking recruit who has been added to the ranks of Old Trafford.