Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has given his reasons why he can never sign Cristiano Ronaldo to his team.
This comes after the striker’s name was frequently linked to Atletico Madrid during the summer as he sought a departure for Champions League football.
At the time, there was indignation among the supporters, with one group referring to Ronaldo as “the antithesis” of Atletico’s values.
Simeone now claims that the deal never would have taken place and cites the 37-year-old’s tenure at Real Madrid as a contributing reason.
He told Marca, “The rumours are far from what actually happened. People sometimes speak to tell what they want to, not what actually happens.
“Ronaldo is an absolute legend for Real Madrid. I would not see [Martin] Palermo playing in River just as I wouldn’t see [Juan Roman] Riquelme or [Ariel] Ortega playing in Boca. There are situations that are very clear.”
The Portuguese forward had a remarkable record with Real, scoring 450 goals over a nine-season span while also winning two La Liga championships and four Champions Leagues.
Additionally, He has scored 25 goals in 37 appearances versus Atletico Madrid, his most against any single team.