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Pepe Names The Club Cristiano Ronaldo Should Join This Summer

Pepe Names The Club Cristiano Ronaldo Should Join This Summer

His Portuguese compatriot has urged him to leave Madrid.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

We have a new transfer saga this summer following Cristiano Ronaldo sensationally telling Real Madrid that he wants to leave, and Pepe has urged him to follow through on his demands while naming the club he should join.

The Portuguese international is currently on international duty as he vies for another major international honour after claiming the European Championships last summer.

But while contesting for the Confederation Cup, Ronaldo has found himself subject to intense transfer speculation. The 32-year-old has allegedly defrauded Spanish authorities of €14.7 million for three years between 2011 and 2014 by knowingly using a 'business structure' to hide how much he was making from image rights.

Will Ronaldo say goodbye to Madrid this summer? Image: PA

Ronaldo feels the club have failed to back and support him, even claiming he 'doesn't feel protected by Madrid.' As a result, he's asked to leave the Spanish capital.

Europe's elite have been put on alert. Well, the sides that can actually afford his services. Manchester United, AC Milan and Paris-Saint German have been linked with a move.

And the departing Pepe has urged him to leave Real Madrid while saying he should turn down the chance to reunite with the Old Trafford faithfuls in favour of a move to the Ligue 1 giants.

Pepe and Ronaldo greet the Real Madrid fans. Image: PA

Spanish outlet Marca claim his Portuguese teammate is hoping he can convince Ronaldo to follow him to Paris.

"The club has not defended you in conditions," Pepe reportedly said. "Let's go together to PSG."

The defender is out of contract at the Bernabeu and is expected to leave for PSG in a free transfer.

Ronaldo in action for Portugal against Mexico in their opening game of the Confederation Cup. Image: PA

Meanwhile, Portugal kicked-off their Confederation Cup by drawing 2-2 with Mexico. Portugal took the lead twice, though Mexico replied on both occasions.

A brilliant assist from Ronaldo set up Ricardo Quaresma before ex-Manchester United favourite Javier Hernandez leveled before the break.

Saints full-back Cedric Soares put them back in front but Hector Moreno secured the point in stoppage time.

Ronaldo and Co. are next back in action on Wednesday when they face tournament host Russia.

Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: Ronaldo, Pepe, Real Madrid