Manchester United will profit from keeping Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford as ‘people are scared of him’ when he is on the pitch, according to journalist Dean Jones. Although he only returned to the Red Devils for a second spell last year, there was speculation over whether Ronaldo would move onto pastures new ahead of last Thursday’s 11pm transfer deadline.
Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has revealed that the Serie A side did not enter negotiations over a move for Ronaldo during the summer transfer window.
It comes after it had initially been reported that super agent Jorge Mendes, the Portuguese star’s representative, had approached the Italian giants over a potential switch.
Ronaldo’s Manchester United future was thrown into doubt when he told the club hierarchy that he was keen to leave Old Trafford ahead of the deadline due to his wish to compete in this season’s Champions League.