"I'm leaving Real Madrid, it's decided. I won't change my mind." - Cristiano Ronaldo to his Portugal teammates - via Marca
It looks like four time Ballon d'Or winner, and arguably the best player in world football, will leave Los Blancos after it was suggested that the 32-year-old was unhappy after he 'defrauded the authorities of €14.7 million' in a three-year period between 2011 and 2014.
It was thought that tax fraud allegations may have been the reason behind his decision to leave, and now other reports are surfacing that Ronaldo 'doesn't feel he's getting respect he deserves' at Real Madrid, according to Sky Sports journalist @SkyKaveh.
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Kaveh Solhekol also suggests that Ronaldo is 'not going to change mind about leaving':
Spanish publication Marca have also reported that Ronaldo has told international teammates:"I'm leaving Real Madrid, it's decided. I won't change my mind".
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They also repeat that Ronaldo does not feel like he is supported by the club, despite 'Los Blancos' statement in which they declared that they were 'absolutely convinced of the innocence' of Ronaldo.'
It is thought that Ronaldo could opt to join PSG or Manchester United in the coming weeks.
Even the Chinese Super League has been suggested as a possible destination, if he decides to leave Champions League winners Real Madrid
Thoughts on Ronaldo's future at Real Madrid? Is this just a ploy for him to get a better deal at Los Blancos?
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Let us know your thoughts on this interesting story.
(H/T: Marca)
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