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Jorge Mendes Speaks On His Relationship With Cristiano Ronaldo

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Jorge Mendes Speaks On His Relationship With Cristiano Ronaldo

Jorge Mendes, a super agent, has spoken up about his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, stating they are still ‘close’ despite ending a 20-year business relationship last year.

Ronaldo parted ways with his long-term agent after a disagreement over his shocking Piers Morgan interview, which led to his bitter departure from Manchester United.

Ronaldo, who has been with Mendes since 2003, fell out with him last summer after demanding that the super agent secure him a deal with Bayern Munich or Chelsea.

Because Mendes was unable to secure a contract with either club, Ronaldo ended up signing for Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr, therefore ending his affiliation with Mendes.

Mendes, on the other hand, insists that he and Ronaldo are still close. He told reporters: “Our personal relationship continues to be close, a great personal relationship.”

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Jorge Mendes went on to praise Ronaldo, proclaiming him to be the greatest footballer of all time.

“How do I see this phase of his life? Cristiano will always be in my heart,” he said.

“He is a special player and a special person for me. If I, a few years ago, thought that I could have a player with half the value of Cristiano, I would sign for less! And all of us Portuguese should be proud to have had and still have a player like him.

“I’ve always said it and I’ll say it all my life: he was and is the best player in the entire history of world football! I don’t have the slightest doubt, even compared to others.’

“You have to see what he managed to do. Football is goals! There’s a lot of strength there and a lot of work too.

“He’s an example for young people and he’s done everything a great professional would have to do… because he’s the best of them all! But it is also true that he was a virtuous player when he was young: you were talking about Ronaldinho Gaucho and Messi, but when he was young, Cristiano was also virtuous!

“And strong in the ‘one on one’, and explosive! Cristiano has turned into a machine! Many people never really thought about that growth process that led him, in fact, to be the best in history. And for me, he will always be the best in history.”

After Ronaldo fired Mendes, Ronaldo’s personal manager and close friend Ricky Regufe eventually brokered his £175 million-a-year move to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.

Ronaldo made an immediate impact at the club, but his team was unable to win the Saudi Pro League after drawing 1-1 with Al Ettifaq.

Al Ittihad was declared the Saudi Arabian champion following their 3-0 victory over Al Feiha away from home.

Despite joining Al Nassr midway through the season, Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in 16 league games and is the fifth-highest scorer in the division this season.

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