Ronaldo opens up on transfer rumours

Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a major statement over rumours about the future of his stellar football career, describing his transfer rumours as “disrespectful”.

Ronaldo who has been linked with moves to Paris Saint Germain, a return to Real Madrid and Manchester United, trashed all the speculations.

He said he is committed to Juventus and focussed on his work with the Italian giants.

“Anyone who knows me is aware of how focused I am on my work. Less talk and more action, this has been my guiding motto since the start of my career. However, in view of everything that’s been said and written recently, I have to set out my position”, he wrote on Instagram, where he commands a record 324million followers.

“More than the disrespect for me as a man and as a player, the frivolous way that my future is covered in the media is disrespectful to all the clubs involved in these rumours, as well as to their players and staff.

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“My story at Real Madrid has been written. It’s 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 every fan of the club.

“And beyond what I achieved, I remember that in those nine years I had a relationship of deep affection and respect for “merengue afición”, an affection and respect that I retain to this day, and that I will always cherish. I know that the true Real Madrid fans will continue to have me in their hearts, and I will have them in mine.

“As well as this most recent episode in Spain, there have been frequent news and stories associating me with a number of clubs in many different Leagues, with nobody ever being concerned about trying to find out the actual truth.

“I’m breaking my silence now to say that I can’t allow people to keep playing around with my name. I remain focused on my career and in my work, committed and prepared for all the challenges that I have to face. Everything else? Everything else is just talk”.

One report from Italy earlier this week claimed Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has offered the 36-year-old to Manchester City for just £25million.

La Repubblica reported PSG are interested in Ronaldo, as they dream of combining the Portugal forward with new signing Lionel Messi in attack.