The media in Spain have published some sensational reports recently, according to which Cristiano Ronaldo is close to a transfer to Atletico Madrid. According to unofficial sources, the Portuguese has managed to convince coach Diego Simeone to sign with Madrid. The 37-year-old has already made his desire to leave Manchester United clear, as he wants to play in the Champions League this new season.
Initially, it was Bayern Munich that was rumored as one of the possible destinations for the Portuguese star. But the Germans rejected this idea, saying that CR7 does not fit the game model and their plans for the future. But this is not the opinion of Atletico Madrid, at least according to the prestigious Spanish newspaper Diario AS.
The representatives of the Portuguese superstar have held talks with Diego Simeone and everything has gone quite positively. If the move goes through it will undoubtedly be bombastic news, considering Ronaldo's career at Real Madrid, and the latter's sworn rivalry with Atletico. CR7 scored a total of 450 goals during his adventure at the Santiago Bernabeu. During these years, Atletico Madrid was the favorite "prey" of the United striker, who defeated Simeone's team in 2 Champions League finals. This is the reason why a new adventure at the Metropolitano Stadium seems almost unbelievable.
Before this news, sports portals reported another rumor according to which Ronaldo would return to his first club in Portugal, Sporting CP. However, it was Cristiano himself who rejected these speculations through a post on social networks. We remind you that the 5-time Ballon d'Or winner has not yet returned for the pre-season matches with Manchester United, which adds even more to the doubts about his future at the threshold of this new season.
