2023-01-24 12:25:54

Ronaldo's Man City move in 2021 'fell through because Sterling couldn't agree terms with Barca'

Logo Daily Mail
Daily Mail
By Jake Nisse

Cristiano Ronaldo's potential move to Man City in 2021 was doomed when Raheem Sterling couldn't agree to terms with Barcelona, according to a new report out of Spain.

The Portuguese striker appeared on the brink of joining City in 2021 before doing a U-turn and rejoining Manchester United.

And Spanish outlet El Mundo have reportedthat - contrary to previous sentiment- Guardiola was 'not opposed' to having the former Real Madrid striker join him at City.

However, the publication stated that any move for Ronaldo was contingent on the club offloading two forwards.

Continue read on dailymail.co.uk

Logo The Mirror
FootballBy Nathan Ridley2023-01-24 08:28:00
Cristiano Ronaldo is alleged to have given trusted agent Jorge Mendes a colossal ultimatum before the pair split up and ended their two-decade relationship....

Logo Goal
FootballBy Chris Burton2023-01-24 12:15:00
Wanted out of Old Trafford in summer of 2022 Moves to London & Germany speculated on Ended up in Middle East after Red Devils split WHAT HAPPENED? The...

Logo Daily Mail
FootballBy Michael Pavitt2023-01-24 10:11:25
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly demanded super agent Jorge Mendes secure him a move to either Bayern Munich or Chelsea last summer - before the potential deals...

Logo ESPN
FootballBy Rob Dawson2023-01-23 13:58:38
Al Nassr are convinced that Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career with the Saudi Pro League side and have not ruled out extending the striker's mammoth...

Logo Sky Sports
FootballBy Melissa Reddy2023-01-23 14:07:00
Manchester United sought dialogue with Antoine Griezmann and his representative last summer to gauge the possibility of signing the France international,Sky...

Logo As
FootballBy Paul Reidy2023-01-23 14:47:42
Cristiano Ronaldo made his debut for new club Al Nassr as they faced Ettifaq on Sunday. The veteran striker captained the team as part of a 1-0 win over the...

Logo Football365
FootballBy Joe Williams2023-01-24 11:32:14
Cristiano Ronaldo gave agent Jorge Mendes a ‘final ultimatum’ after his controversial interview with Piers Morgan led to his Manchester United exit,...

Logo Football365
FootballBy Lewis Oldham2023-01-23 17:44:12
Man Utd reportedly attempted to sign Antoine Griezmann in the summer but his ‘priority’ was to remain at La Liga outfit Atletico Madrid. Griezmann has...

Logo Marca
FootballBy Alberto Rubio2023-01-23 21:48:09
Manchester City have once again been on the hunt in Argentina, with Maximo Perrone (Buenos Aires, 07/01/2003) becoming the latest addition from South America...

Logo Goal
FootballBy Chris Burton2023-01-24 08:37:00
Blues said to have contract agreed No deal done with Ligue 1 outfit Red Devils keen on promising defender WHAT HAPPENED? The 19-year-old defender is said to...

Logo The Independent
FootballBy Pa Sport Staff2023-01-24 06:00:00
Spain midfielder Juan Mata travelled to Manchester United ahead of his record move to Old Trafford, on this day in 2014. The then 25-year-old arrived for a...

Logo Sports Illustrated (SI)
FootballBy Dylan Mc Bennett2023-01-23 21:33:34
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Malo Gusto from Lyon, but Manchester United have reportedly told the player to wait to make a decision on his future....

Logo Goal
FootballBy Gill Clark2023-01-23 18:20:00
Perrone joins Man City Will move after U-2O tournament Follows in foosteps of Julian Alvarez WHAT HAPPENED? Premier League champions Man City have confirmed...

Logo As
FootballBy Paul Reidy2023-01-23 18:16:51
After the 2022 World Cup, everything pointed to Lionel Messi renewing his deal with French side PSG and any ideas that he was destined to head to MLS in the...

Logo Tribalfootball
FootballBy Paul Vegas2023-01-24 11:37:45
Manchester United remain interested in Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann signed permanently for Atletico before Christmas after succeeding...

Logo Goal
FootballBy Chris Burton2023-01-24 09:11:00
Argentine yet to sign PSG extension Linked with clubs in Asia & America Portuguese icon already in Middle East WHAT HAPPENED? Portuguese superstar...

Logo Daily Mail
FootballBy Pa Sport Staff2023-01-22 23:37:17
Cristiano Ronaldo 's competitive debut for Al-Nassr ended in victory but no goals for the Portuguese as his new side beat Ettifaq 1-0 in the Saudi Pro...

Logo The Mirror
FootballBy Samuel Meade2023-01-23 16:21:00
Barcelona could be about to sign a Real Madrid player for the first time in 27 years as they are holding talks with Marco Asensio, according to reports in...

Logo Tribalfootball
FootballBy Paul Vegas2023-01-23 22:36:23
Manchester United are in contact with Lyon fullback Malo Gusto. United have asked Gusto not to 'rush' into any decision about his future, despite already...

Logo ESPN
FootballBy Adam Brown2023-01-23 23:47:29
With the January transfer window now open around Europe there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest...