Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered around Europe this summer. Barcelona president Joan Laporta suggests they turned down a move for the Manchester United forward to sign Robert Lewandowski.
As a 37-year-old athlete, Ronaldo is beginning to learn that he is not the attraction he once was when it comes to top clubs because they have yet to show any interest in granted him his way to leave Old Trafford for a second time in his career.
However, Barcelona opted to move for Robert Lewandowski.
The question from Spain is whether Barca were were interested in Ronaldo.
"There always appears a lot of news," Laporta told CBS Sports. "But in the end the truth is we wanted Lewandowski. We have a very good relationship with Jorge Mendes. I have known him for a long time. He is one of the best player agents. He knows how to do his job and I respect him."
Here it sounds like Laporta is doing all he can to stay in Mendes' good books. The reason for that probably has nothing to do with the current transfer market but striking a good relationship with the Portuguese agent can eventually lead to deals for Barca down the line.
Laporta added: "In this case, we decided to go for Lewandowski and knew he was crucial to our success. This is the reality. The other [Ronaldo] topic is just part of the 'little history' in football. It's a very nice story, but you will always hear lots of contradictory news about it.
"Ronaldo is a very good professional and he's still so fit. He's a player who is very ambitious and competitive and I'm sure he has a lot of options. He's still a player of Manchester United – an extraordinary club who I respect very much. His future is not my business. It's the business of Manchester United and Cristiano."
It would be strange seeing Ronaldo in a Barca shirt.
These links sound similar – albeit less believable – than the speculation that did the rounds last summer, with Man City launching a pursuit to sign Ronaldo. The biggest difference is that Barca don't have the money to pay him.
Laporta could always ask for another loan…
Beautifulboy
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You can’t be humble in life and not achieve greatness more than the proud. GOD said it in his word. Matthew 23:12.
Beautifulboy
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I am a Barcelona fan but Ronaldo is a GOAT same with Messi
You can never be and will never be a Barca fan. Stop deceiving yourself. Get the likes you, but never claim to be one of us.
nuzbdknot
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Ronaldo has no place at Barca. Lewy is there
BrishavSharmaGarg
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why ?!coz he is not insulting cr7 like u rascal brain ?!
nice bro
nadbrsz
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U can’t be a Barca fan. U must be a reuin Man U fan👌
u r new madridista...i understand ..better to understand history ,i think u r a petite!😂
nadbrsz
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I am a Barcelona fan but Ronaldo is a GOAT same with Messi
why ?!coz he is not insulting cr7 like u rascal brain ?!
David_Okee
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I am a Barcelona fan but Ronaldo is a GOAT same with Messi
You are not and will never be a Barca fan
Pohacdmry
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I am a Barcelona fan but Ronaldo is a GOAT same with Messi
U can’t be a Barca fan. U must be a reuin Man U fan👌
KhojoIntarmah
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I am a Barcelona fan but Ronaldo is a GOAT same with Messi
U r not a barça fan
dobdeloprz
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I am a Barcelona fan but Ronaldo is a GOAT same with Messi
Leodaai
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@auty is a hater... He will never write how Messi's wages almost sank Barca or his bad performances in a very weak league. But every chance he has, he will always want to paint CR7 bad. The truth is CR7 will never wear Barca's jersey, the same way Messi or Neymar will never wear Real Madrid's jersey. This is simply media hate and nothing more
28 g+a contribution in 35 matches is not a bad stats ,it's just not to messi standards. scoring 7 outside the box goals in last 4 yrs and scoring just 2 fl in last 5 yrs is a bad stats. and cheating your lifetime clubs is bad stats by try to sign of mancity , Barcelona and Atletico. that's nag
AlexanderMadrid
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Nigga, please 🤨 I want who? 🤷 Deep down where? 🤷 Please, don't get yourself all worked up 😒 I'm a Barcelona fan 💙❤️ and a Messi fan 🐐 I'll neva in this life or next want Ronaldo ❌ Be real, Mr. Nemesis 🙄
😂😂 anyways suit yourself nemesis
Dopbekos
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Useless news. Cr7 himself said media does what it does best to feed their families. And that's the fact we all can see....Cr7 wouldn't even think of going to Barca. A team where you'll never be paid per se salary. Ask De jong for more info
without air the 🌿 doesn't move
LKD
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he certainly can't in this milky world Galaxy play for BARCELONA but deep down in your heart you want him 😂😂
Nigga, please 🤨 I want who? 🤷 Deep down where? 🤷 Please, don't get yourself all worked up 😒 I'm a Barcelona fan 💙❤️ and a Messi fan 🐐 I'll neva in this life or next want Ronaldo ❌ Be real, Mr. Nemesis 🙄
Dobaelps
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KARMA HAS NO MENU. THE SAME PRESIDENT JOAN LAPOTA CR7 OPENLY REJECTED HIS OFFER TO PLAY FOR BARCELONA 2009 AND 2010 BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR REAL MADRID 2010, IS THE SAME PRESIDENT OF BARCELONA THAT COULD HAVE HELP RESIGN CR7 NOW IN HIS SECOND COMING AS BARCELONA BOSS. Christiano Ronaldo was first offered to Barcelona by his football agent from Manchester United when Real Madrid was going all out to sign from England Premier league to Spanish La liga and CR7 openly rejected Barcelona 2007, 2008, 2009 and even immediately after Barcelona thumb Manchester United in the 2009 UCL, because Barcelona was trying to replace Samuel Eto Fils with eight a good top football striker, forward or a winger and that was why Samuel Eto was replaced by Ibrahimmvich from Inter Milan, instead of CR7 from Manchester United. But we are all witnesses of how karma is catching up with CR7, because even his Real Madrid preferred club football ⚽️ will definitely never look to CR7 direction in all eternity and CR7 has been used and dumped by his Real Madrid. Now with all due respect, how do you think Barcelona will ever give CR7 opportunity to redeem his past error?
AlexanderMadrid
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No doubt, sir
he certainly can't in this milky world Galaxy play for BARCELONA but deep down in your heart you want him 😂😂
LKD
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I'm not liking bro because Ronaldo is far a goal scoring machine than lewandoski
No doubt, sir
AlexanderMadrid
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You gat my attention, sir 😶
I'm not liking bro because Ronaldo is far a goal scoring machine than lewandoski
Wuuabouy
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Me I'm just reading through.
JayCho
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When you're so successful that even stones can applaud your name. My President Mr. Laporta is a wise person respect Cr7💪💪💪
pabba123
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All these are rumours... Ronaldo offer to this and that. The President just told you now that Ronaldo wasnt offer to Barca. Stop the rumour immediately
LKD
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I'm your nemesis sir
You gat my attention, sir 😶
ROGERSJUUKO
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Useless news. Cr7 himself said media does what it does best to feed their families. And that's the fact we all can see....Cr7 wouldn't even think of going to Barca. A team where you'll never be paid per se salary. Ask De jong for more info
and where De jong to be paid what he want he rejected!
Kicadilnuz
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CR7 IS NO MORE AN ATTRACTION,AS HE WAS THROUGHOUT HIS PLAYING CAREER BUT A TRASH AND NO ONE TRASH IN YOUR YARD, RATHER TRASH IS ALWAYS DUMPED AT REFUSE DUMPS... THAT'S LAPORTA WANT TO SAY. ..
SteveBillionaire
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Scrappy disconnected game but let’s appreciate what we have witnessed today:
Zing123
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to all his haters
Cyrilll
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Ronaldo deserves better but he should be careful of how he handle some sensitive compositions.
Cyrilll
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Ronaldo after hearing Athletico Madrid too has rejected any claim linking him to the club
Stevemagic
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@auty is a hater... He will never write how Messi's wages almost sank Barca or his bad performances in a very weak league. But every chance he has, he will always want to paint CR7 bad. The truth is CR7 will never wear Barca's jersey, the same way Messi or Neymar will never wear Real Madrid's jersey. This is simply media hate and nothing more
jauakmrty
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he say he don't want somebody waiting in the area for 90min to be assist to score
lewa Does The Same So What New ?
calvin1988
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great response to this fk tard media
DrizzyJhay
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We don’t have two Ronaldo..:Ronaldo made him self clear this are media talks not him they only want to make there money out of his name because he’s the king no doubt no one is talking about messi because they won’t sell a dime
AlexanderMadrid
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Who be this one? 🤨
I'm your nemesis sir
Madeee
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is the Goat of the all world
Yeah ✌
cawbmpsty
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His time in football is up retire honorably
Vowcilt
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Meanwhile... My *GOAT*....
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is the Goat of the all world
Vowcilt
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he say he don't want somebody waiting in the area for 90min to be assist to score
Madeee
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Meanwhile... My *GOAT*....
LKD
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so u think if Barcelona has the chance and the possibility they won't sign Ronaldo? Barcelona needs money that's why they signed lewandoski because they know with lewy fans will be attending more than before just imagine if they have cr7
Who be this one? 🤨
Madeee
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Useless... Barcelona have to call him and reject him again... (Ronaldo)
Sotbemnz
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Real Madrid also rejected lewandowski for Barcelona
AlexanderMadrid
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In short , Barcelona rejected Ronaldo again and again
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so u think if Barcelona has the chance and the possibility they won't sign Ronaldo? Barcelona needs money that's why they signed lewandoski because they know with lewy fans will be attending more than before just imagine if they have cr7
mitcilnst
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Goat for a reason🐐❤️
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It's more than that
Wusadmnpt
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this Man smart ehn....lol
maplopst
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In short , Barcelona rejected Ronaldo again and again
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In a clear statement, De jong rejected ManU over and over again
Lovebug2
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In short , Barcelona rejected Ronaldo again and again
maplopst
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Useless news. Cr7 himself said media does what it does best to feed their families. And that's the fact we all can see....Cr7 wouldn't even think of going to Barca. A team where you'll never be paid per se salary. Ask De jong for more info
AlexanderMadrid
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Ronaldo will rather retire today than to wear Barcelona jersey. It signing Ronaldo will be possible for Barcelona they won't even come a little closer to lewandoski. cr7 big name haters I'm waiting for u
jayford
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Goat for a reason🐐❤️