Atletico Madrid turn down chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo

 Atletico Madrid have turned down the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.

Ronaldo made it clear recently that he wants out of Old Trafford and wishes to play for a team that can offer Champions League football.

Agent Jorge Mendes has spoken to the likes of Chelsea, PSG, Napoli and Bayern Munich but they have all decided against the move.

As reported here yesterday, rumours started to emerge that a shock move to Atletico Madrid could be in the offing, with head coach Diego Simeone a known admirer.

However, the Rojoblanco have become the latest team to reject a move for the galactico, citing financial reasons for their decision.

“’It is not economically viable’, they insist over and over again at Atlético when Cristiano Ronaldo’s name comes to the fore,” reports Marca.

The drowning rojiblancos’ accounts could not afford a very high wage like that of the Portuguese, as well as pay a transfer fee to Manchester United , a club with which he has a valid contract.

“That is the reality.”

The report also notes that the rumours, which shocked the football world after the player’s historic allegiance to neighbours and arch rivals Real, came from Ronaldo himself

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Atletico Madrid turn down chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo