Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly dismissed ongoing speculation about his future following a claim in Spain that he could join former club Real Madrid.
Ronaldo has also been speculatively linked with Manchester United and Manchester City in recent days, as has Paris Saint-Germain, which would mean a sensational union with Lionel Messi.
Rumors of a return to Real three years after leaving the Bernabeu have already been publicly denied by Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti, who tweeted that he ‘never considered’ an approach for the 36-year-old – despite claims to the contrary from El Chiringuito.
Ronaldo himself has now taken to social media to suggest that he does not intend to return to his true story and explains that it is already “written”.
“Anyone who knows me is aware of how focused I am on my work. Less talk and more action, this has been my watchword since the beginning of my career. But given all that has been said and written recently, I have to establish my position, says the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
“More than the disrespect for me as a man and as a player is the frivolous way in which my future is covered in the media disrespectfully towards all the clubs involved in these rumors, as well as their players and staff.
“My story at Real Madrid has been written. It has been recorded. In words and numbers, in trophies and titles, in records and in headlines. It’s in the museum at the Bernabeu Stadium and it’s also in the minds of all fans of the club. And beyond what I have achieved, I remember that during these nine years I had a relationship of deep affection and respect for ‘merengue afición’, a love and respect that I retain to this day, and which I will always cherish. I know the real Real Madrid fans will continue to have me in their hearts, and I will have them in mine.
“Apart from the latest episode in Spain, there have often been news and stories that associate me with a number of clubs in many different leagues, without anyone ever being worried about trying to find out the real truth.
“I’m breaking the silence now to say that I can not let people continue to play with my name. I remain focused on my career and in my work, committed and prepared for all the challenges I have to face. Everything else? Everything else is just talk. ”
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