Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin says Juventus talisman Cristiano Ronaldo ‘is not arrogant’ and ‘a true top player, always there for everyone’.
The 27-year-old from Latina has kept three clean sheets in nine games since his return to Genoa, reclaiming the starting position, but he was only a few steps away from a move to Portuguese side Benfica last summer.
After becoming the third choice at the Allianz Stadium, Perin sought a new challenge and reveals how Ronaldo helped him during his projected move to Lisbon.
Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin says Juventus talisman Cristiano Ronaldo ‘is not arrogant’ and ‘a true top player, always there for everyone’.
The 27-year-old from Latina has kept three clean sheets in nine games since his return to Genoa, reclaiming the starting position, but he was only a few steps away from a move to Portuguese side Benfica last summer.
After becoming the third choice at the Allianz Stadium, Perin sought a new challenge and reveals how Ronaldo helped him during his projected move to Lisbon.
“Ronaldo is not arrogant, he told former Genoa ‘keeper Roberto Stillo on Instagram. “In the summer, when I went to sign for Benfica, which didn’t happen, he helped me find a home.
“He told me I was making a great choice and spoke very highly of me. In the dressing room, he is always there for everyone. He is a true top player.”