Cristiano Ronaldo's failed pursuit of Chelsea and Bayern led to split with agent Jorge Mendes- Reports

Cristiano Ronaldo (Image source: Twitter)

Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave European football and join Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr came as a surprise to many. The Portuguese football legend had achieved unprecedented success in Europe, winning multiple domestic league titles and the Champions League five times. He is also the highest goal-scorer in the history of the Champions League.

Throughout his career, Ronaldo played for some of the most famous clubs in Europe, including Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. However, his move to Saudi Arabia was not facilitated by his long-time agent, Jorge Mendes. Instead, it was arranged by his friend Ricky Regufe.

Interview with Pier Morgan was the last nail in the coffin

The reason for this change in representation is reportedly due to a controversial interview Ronaldo gave with Piers Morgan. According to a report by Spanish publication El Munda, Ronaldo had given Mendes an ultimatum during the previous summer transfer window to find him a move to Chelsea or Bayern Munich, as he was looking to leave Manchester United for a club in the Champions League.

However, neither club ended up signing Ronaldo, and he had to stay at Manchester United until the FIFA World Cup. He played very few games for Manchester United and was released from his contract in November, after giving an explosive interview in which he criticized the coach and the club's owners.

This move to Saudi Arabia marks a new chapter in Ronaldo's career, and it will be interesting to see how he adapts to playing in a different league and culture. However, it's clear that his time in Europe was incredibly successful, and his legacy as one of the greatest football players of all time is secure. Regardless of where he plays, his goal-scoring abilities, work ethic, and winning mentality will be an asset to any team he joins.