'The sooner Ronaldo leaves, the better' - Ex-Juventus president Gigli wants forward out of the club

The star was benched for the Serie A opener and is reportedly angling to move to Manchester City - and the former Turin supremo wants him gone

Former Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli says Cristiano Ronaldo is hindering the club's attempts to win back the Serie A title and wants him to be sold before the transfer window closes.

Ronaldo joined Juve from Real Madrid in a €100 million transfer ahead of the 2018-19 campaign and signed a lucrative four-year contract. He is now into the final year of that deal and a move away from the club has been mooted.

The Portuguese forward reportedly asked to be on the bench for Juve's 2-2 Serie A draw with Udinese on Sunday, and is said to be angling for a move to Manchester City , and Gigli thinks his old club would do well to be rid of the player.

What has been said?
Gigli, who was Juve president between 2006 and 2009, told SerieANews : "I've always been honest: signing Ronaldo was a mistake. It's impossible to recoup the investment and it will remain that way.

"He's a great player, but I have to be honest – the sooner he leaves, the better for him and for Juventus.

"I hope that [Juve head coach] Massimiliano Allegri knows how to continue using him like he did against Udinese. That is, with intelligence and when the game is in progress.

"Ronaldo hampers Juventus' attack. Without him, they can do excellent things in collective terms."

Will Ronaldo leave Juventus?
The five-time Ballon D'Or winner remains one of the world's best players even at the age of 36, but the number of clubs who could attract his talents are few - and those who could afford them even more scarce.

Man City would be one, but they are focused on signing Harry Kane ahead of Ronaldo, while PSG moved for Barcelona icon Lionel Messi ahead of his great rival. Moves to MLS or the Middle East have also been reported at various times.

pharrelaustin:
Long live the Goat

pharrelaustin:
Long live the Goat

Mangekyo:


Vinicious jnr >>> Ronaldo
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unbitchable:
Perez is a Don. He collected a fat cheque from the old ladies and gave them a fraud. Only Perez could pull that off.

Numerouno94:


Swears bro, he collected a whopping €100 million nd gave them an expired fraud.

Kingcalls:


If them talk say mumu pass una , una go start to de vex.... in the last 3 yrs , Ronaldo has won more trophies for club than the dwarf and has been his clubs top scorer in the past 3 years... broke the record as the faster player in serie a history to score 100 goals , has the joint record for scoring in 11 consecutive games in serie a , also first juve player to score 30 league goals.... but bad belle people like una, bitter souls like u dwarf minions will not make use of ur brains due to bitterness