Atletico Madrid’s director, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, confirmed their interest in signing Cristiano Ronaldo in January. The Portuguese star, who terminated his contract with Manchester United in November, became a hot topic in the winter transfer window. After criticizing the club and coach Erik ten Hag, Ronaldo attracted interest from various teams before ultimately joining Al-Nassr.
eagerly eyeing the addition of the illustrious five-time Ballon d’Or awardee to their squad. In an intriguing revelation, Marin shared the club’s aspirations in an interview with the esteemed Indian site Essentially Sports:
“We were keen on signing him when he left Manchester United, but now, he’s dazzling at Al-Nassr, and we prefer not to delve into that.”
Ronaldo, who made a seamless free switch to Al-Nassr earlier this year, is enjoying a sensational season, notching up 26 goals and delivering 10 assists in just 28 appearances across various competitions. The maestro, with 204 caps for Portugal, continues to captivate football fans with his extraordinary skills.
Former Manchester United teammate Tom Heaton hails Cristiano Ronaldo as the undisputed GOAT
In an emphatic declaration to MUTV, Manchester United goalkeeper Tom Heaton passionately asserts that Cristiano Ronaldo is the undisputed greatest footballer of all time. He states (via GOAL):
“In my opinion, the GOAT is Cristiano. Having been here with him the first time and then seeing how he improved, how he got better and made himself into the best player in the world.”
Heaton, with just three appearances for United, concludes with admiration:
“I’d just signed by the time he came back for his second stint, and seeing the same drive, hunger, being first in the gym, same appetite to work keeps him at that level. What he’s achieved has been incredible.”
Ronaldo, locked into a contract until June 2025 at Al-Awwal Park, boasts an astonishing record of 869 goals and 281 assists in 1200 appearances for club and country. His trophy cabinet, adorned with 36 titles, includes two for Portugal and five UEFA Champions League crowns.
The 38-year-old striker, recently becoming the second male footballer to score 50 goals in 2023, follows in the wake of Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland.
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