Ronaldo is adamant on leaving Manchester United to compete in the Champions League the next year.
Cristiano Ronaldo would like to return to the league, but La Liga president Javier Tebas is dubious whether Atletico Madrid can bring him to the Wanda Metropolitano. The Portuguese player underlined his intention to quit the team for better opportunities during a meeting he had on Wednesday at Carrington with Erik ten Hag, former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, and his agent Jorge Mendes.
Tebas wants to see Ronaldo replicate the impact he made during his prime years at Real Madrid, where he lit up La Liga with his goals and ability.
What did Javier Tebas say about Ronaldo’s probable La Liga return?
“I would like to see Cristiano Ronaldo in La Liga,” he stated.
However, he is unsure if Atletico have the required financial muscle to pull off a deal of this magnitude.
“Whether it is feasible or not for Atletico Madrid, I do not know. They will have to make some exits if they want to bring in this player. But to make room for a player of this level, you have to make room for some players,” he added.
Tebas also opined that Real Madrid are still the favourites to win La Liga, despite Barcelona making some statement signings such as Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha.
“Real Madrid are the league and Champions League champions. On the field, they have already shown the level they have. Barcelona have made great additions and will give a tough fight, but Real Madrid are the current champions and none of its great players have left,” he said.
Can Cristiano Ronaldo join Atletico Madrid?
Although Ronaldo wants to join a side which will provide him with the opportunity to compete in the Champions League, Atletico President Enrique Cerezo has categorically denied that the Rojiblancos will make a bid for the forward.
His first denial came on July 20 after the team dinner at a restaurant in Madrid where he addressed the question about Ronaldo’s link with Atleti.
“You have to ask me more difficult questions. To easy questions, simple answers. It is considered answered,” was his cryptic response.
“We are here for dinner, an early season dinner, with a wonderful squad, sensational players and a fantastic manager,” he added. “We have everything, what more can we ask for?”
A week later, Cerezo minced no words to make it clear that Atletico are not in a position to sign Ronaldo.
“I’ve said it many times. I don’t know who invented the story about Cristiano. But I’ll tell you, it’s practically impossible for him to come to Atletico Madrid,” Cerezo told reporters on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, a group of Atletico Madrid supporters has written an open letter voicing their displeasures over the move. A banner reading “CR7 not welcome”, was flashed at the pre-season friendly against Numancia.
As things stand it is complicated for Ronaldo to manufacture a move to Atletico Madrid.
