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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United ace, Cristiano Ronaldo, has denied he is currently in talks with Sporting Lisbon over a return to Portugal.
The Portugal legend spent six seasons at United earlier in his career and returned to the Theatre of Dreams last summer from Juventus.
Ronaldo largely impressed during the 2021-22 campaign despite United’s struggles, scoring 24 goals in 38 appearances and being nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award.
One of the clubs being linked with a move for Ronaldo is Sporting Lisbon.
There was speculation over the weekend that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was in negotiations regarding the terms of a deal.
Sport TV even claimed Ronaldo’s car was parked at the club’s stadium in Lisbon as his representatives met Sporting chiefs to talk terms.
But Ronaldo has dismissed the speculation as “fake” in response to an Instagram post.
The player was also linked with Chelsea, but their manager Thomas Tuchel and co-owner Todd Boehly have decided against pursuing the transfer.
Despite Ronaldo’s desire to leave Manchester United, Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag is adamant that the Ballon d’Or winner will not be sold.
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He said last week: ‘We are planning with Ronaldo for this season, so that’s it and I am looking forward to working with him.
‘I don’t know, he hasn’t told me this so I have read but what I say Cristiano is not for sale, he’s in our plans and we want to get success together.’
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