Inside Ronaldo’s Close Call with Barcelona
In a recent interview with Edu Aguirre on El Chiringuito, Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that he was close to signing with FC Barcelona before his move to Manchester United. Reflecting on his time at Sporting Lisbon, Ronaldo stated, “I could have signed for Barça when I was playing for Sporting. I was with someone from the club, and they wanted to sign me, but it didn’t happen.”
Ultimately, Ronaldo joined Manchester United in 2003, where he began his ascent to football stardom. He later transferred to Real Madrid in 2009, becoming an iconic figure at the club and intensifying the rivalry with Barcelona. This revelation adds an intriguing layer to Ronaldo’s storied career, highlighting how close he came to joining Real Madrid’s arch-rivals.