Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo was rejected as a young player by Lyon.

In these times the most powerful clubs, economically speaking, are interested in acquiring the services of Cristiano Ronaldo despite his age. The Portuguese crack reiterated at the beginning of the season that he wanted to leave Real Madrid. Although, apparently, he ended up changing his mind.

Many years ago Cristiano Ronaldo was an unknown football player who barely sparked interest among sports specialists. Perhaps that's why he was rejected by Olympique Lyon when he was 17 years old.

This surprising information was revealed by a former French forward of Olympique Lyon. According to his version, Sporting Lisboa wanted to sign him and as part of the deal they had put CR7's transfer and that of another player.

"They had proposed an exchange with Cristiano Ronaldo and another player, who would arrive at Olympique Lyon on loan, in exchange for my arrival at Sporting Lisboa. This was in 2002. He was still young -17 years old-. It is Lyon who should be upset today for having rejected him. That's it. It's a funny anecdote," said Tony Vairelles during a chat with "Canal+".

After that negotiation fell through, Cristiano Ronaldo continued to establish himself in Lisbon until he joined Manchester United, where he reached his peak as a player. Destiny ended up placing him in Real Madrid. In that institution, he is the undisputed star.