One may argue that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in Real Madrid’s history. During his tenure with the team from 2009 to 2018, the forward scored 450 goals in 438 games, making him the all-time best scorer. In 2018, Ronaldo abruptly ended his illustrious tenure at Real Madrid by choosing to join Serie A powerhouse Juventus. Details surrounding his departure from the club to join Juventus have finally been revealed by the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. Ronaldo stated in an interview with Spanish journalist Edu Aguirre that he wasn’t treated well by club president Florentino Perez during that time.
Indeed, I was worn out because Perez had promised that I would leave, but he mistreated me, and I was unable to back down because I had promised Juventus that I would return, and Perez wanted to return.
Cristiano Ronaldo tells the whole truth about Florentino Pérez
According to Cristiano Ronaldo, he decided to leave Real Madrid because he wanted to experience a new phase of his life. The Portuguese believed that it was time for a change after competing at the highest level of world football for a number of years. “I left Real Madrid because I wanted a different stage in my life,” said the player.
Cristiano said he still has a positive relationship with Florentino Pérez despite their previous disagreements. Despite Cristiano leaving the team, they still communicate occasionally, which shows respect for one another.
Cristiano Ronaldo noted that he still has a great deal of respect for Florentino Pérez despite their relationship’s ups and downs. According to him, the president of Real Madrid has always been a wise businessman and treats all players in the same way, even if it’s not always clear. Cristiano said he realized that decisions in football are made in response to larger interests and that he did it with everyone, not just himself.
Cristiano stated that he still has a positive relationship with Florentino Pérez in spite of their previous disagreements. Even after Cristiano left the team, they still communicate occasionally, which shows respect for one another.