Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United just a couple of days before the close of the transfer window was one of the stories of the summer.
The 36-year-old had been heavily linked with a move to United's cross-city rivals, Manchester City, but instead he opted for the red side of Manchester in a dramatic U-turn after City pulled out of the race for his signature.
Ronaldo said goodbye to Juventus to go back to Old Trafford, but he didn't give an explanation as to why he left the Italian side, where he spent the last three years.
However, former UFC fighter and close friend of Ronaldo, Khabib Nurmagomedov, has claimed that the Portuguese forward departed Juventus because he was bored.
"I wouldn't like to reveal our private chat. Well, he told me that he was bored in Italy and that he would like to move to England," Khabib told Sport24.
"I'm also not a fan of Italian football, [but with] the English Premier League I won't switch over. Any team there can put on a show."
When asked to compare Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Khabib said that they are both great players but that the former is more charismatic.
"Cristiano has been at the top for 17 years," said the Russian.
"In 2004 he was in the final at the European Championship, and now it's 2021 and he's still scoring.
"There's never been a phenomenon like that in football... I think Messi's been at his peak for about 12 years, and Cristiano 17."
Amgnonijunior
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Fabrizio Romano trying to sneak in Khabib's house to know the reason why Ronaldo left Juventusπππ
Jayshinde1234
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Two Goat's Forever β€β½οΈπ₯
azmotsamar
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same Cristiano same energy same goat π
Boywonder-10
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We all know why he left
Nandha77
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Cristiano Ronaldo's longevity is insane ππ€―
azmotsamar
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goat recognise goatππ
Brightberry
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The reason why the GOAT left Juventus, Italy and Serie A.βοΈ
Desmondeyum
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Cristiano Ronaldoβs first half of the 2014/15 La Liga season: β’ 14 games played. β’ 25 goals (most). β’ 9 assists (most). β’ 14 big chances created (most). β’ MOTM in 11/14 games. This version is incredibly underrated.
Telvin99
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myklm
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For them who mistakely born.Wash your brain
azmotsamar
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Ronaldo has now made a move to the Best League in the world thrice, EPL in 2003, La Liga in the 2010's & EPL in 2021. Messi stayed in his comfort zone for 17 years then moved to the 6th Best League in Europe. Only Ronaldo can push himself to greater levels.
Musatunkara
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The really reason which Khabib don't know is hereπππππ
Messi-football
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he left because he keep losing to small teams In UCL with juventus. mr.challenger man no longer want to be in Juventus then he left without giving juventus UCL and ruining juventus history
Birninkudu
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Desmondeyum
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Ronaldo: I'm excited and looking forward to winning trophies here again. . Ole: No no Cristiano Ronaldo, we don't do that here anymore.. π€£π€£π€£π€£
Raphiejay
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The reason why the GOAT left Juventus, Italy and Serie A.βοΈ
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This is a huuuuge lie ππ Off sides are given based on arms aaaaall the time
Man_utd246
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This is a huuuuge lie ππ Off sides are given based on arms aaaaall the time
It doesn't matter if it's given "aaal the time". There are rules which are meant to be followed. The GOAT of refs said it, there's nothing you can do about it. π€·ββοΈ
zeceiuz
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he left because he keep losing to small teams In UCL with juventus. mr.challenger man no longer want to be in Juventus then he left without giving juventus UCL and ruining juventus history
champions league will come back to camp nou [Crylaugh]
Craze4Football
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This is a huuuuge lie ππ Off sides are given based on arms aaaaall the time
this is the new rule
SaurabDhakal10_7
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We all know why he left
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"he felt boring at Italy!" what kind of nonsense was this.... in football, you can never be bored while playing moreover if you're a footballer . he clearly seeked for attention. he couldn't find any suitable excuse to make. that's all. i think all he wants to do is have competition with messi. if anyone has watched 3 idiots movie they will understand. Ronaldo is a bit like chatur and messi is like rancho. if you know you know
RazaAhmad7
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he left because he keep losing to small teams In UCL with juventus. mr.challenger man no longer want to be in Juventus then he left without giving juventus UCL and ruining juventus history
he not promise juventus .but messi promise barcelona he can won champions leauge.ok first search than comment.
Taoablrsty
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For them who mistakely born.Wash your brain
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why are you not replying π€£ππ€£ππ€£ππ€£. I think you need to your wash your brain dummy π
Man_utd246
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goat recognise goatππ
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I don't see Messi and Conor π? Jk ronaldo fanboys don't come n eat me
rawabnos
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For them who mistakely born.Wash your brain
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what do you want to show us ? everywhere Messi is Dominating π[Crylaugh]