Roma director of sport Tiago Pinto shot down reports Cristiano Ronaldo could reunite with Jose Mourinho when quitting Manchester United. ‘It was never a possibility.’
The rumours were already swirling around in the media over the summer, but the situation has since deteriorated even further.
Following an interview with Piers Morgan where he criticised everyone from the owners to current and previous coaches, Manchester United are taking legal action against Cristiano Ronaldo and could even terminate his contract.
That would make him a free agent and therefore easier for a side like Roma to afford.
“One of the things that irritates me about Italy is that they are constantly talking about the transfer market,” Tiago Pinto told reporters at the Thinking Football Summit in Portugal.
“The truth is that Cristiano Ronaldo was never a possibility. These rumours had no foundation, but in Italy they talk every day about three different players linked with your club.
“I understand it was natural to link us because Mourinho and I are both Portuguese, and so is Cristiano, but as I said, there was never any substance in it.”
Nonetheless, the stories continue to do the rounds in the Italian media, while Napoli are another club linked with a possible January swoop for Ronaldo, if he does become a free agent.
A return to Juventus is not even considered by either party, as he did not leave the Bianconeri on good terms and was never aligned with Max Allegri’s ideas.
Roma is same level as man.u, not this level is for cr7, he need easy playing taking titles and not struggle and nerves, he deserve best possible, Bayern or Napoli
The 7/9 should make a call. They are still short in defence and Ronaldo is great in the air. Forget goals. He has achieved all there is. However under Prophet Max, he has not mastered the art of defence. The safety ball could intrigue him if sold properly.