Those thinking Cristiano Ronaldo would rescind on his threat to leave Real Madrid may have to prepare their minds for the worst if reports in respected Spanish tabloid Marca is to be believed.
Marca claims Ronaldo has told his international teammates that his decision is final and that he truly will depart the Spanish capital.
“I am leaving Real Madrid,” he told his Portuguese colleagues.
“I have made a decision.
“There is no turning back.”
Also coming as a surprise to those in the Portugal camp was the A Bola front page from earlier in the week, which stated that an offer of 180 million euros will be made for the 32-year-old this summer.
It must be said that Ronaldo’s quit notice to Real Madrid was received with shock across the footballing world on Friday including in Russia, where the Portugal national team are preparing for the Confederations Cup.
