Cristiano Ronaldo played his first match in the Europa League on Thursday. The 37-year-old Portuguese forward did not change teams and stayed with Manchester United despite his desire to play in the Champions League, a tournament in which the 'Red Devils' did not qualify.
However, there is news that has emerged in recent hours regarding Cristiano Ronaldo, as Alessandro Alciato, a journalist from Amazon Prime Video, revealed that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner contacted the Napoli coach for a possible transfer.
"Would you train me? Are you interested? Are you ready?" Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly said. The Italian coach's response was positive, according to Alciato. "I am ready. If you come, I will gladly train you," he replied.
However, the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Napoli did not materialize, and in their first Champions League match, Napoli defeated Liverpool 4-1.
Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo has a contract with Manchester United until June 30, 2023. In the start of the Premier League, he has been placed on the bench by Dutch coach Erik ten Hag.