There was shock across the footballing world on Friday with the news that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid, including in Russia, where the Portugal national team are preparing for the Confederations Cup.
The player has told his international teammates that his decision is final and that he truly will depart the Spanish capital.
“I am leaving Real Madrid,” he told his Portuguese colleagues.
“I have made a decision.
“There is no turning back.”
Also coming as a surprise to those in the Portugal camp was the A Bola front page from earlier in the week, which stated that an offer of 180 million euros will be made for the 32-year-old this summer.
