Ronaldo: ‘Better player’ at Juventus than Real Madrid says pundit
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play under a new manager at Juventus next season, with the Serie A giants losing Massimiliano Allegri.
Allegri, after five successful years in Turin, has chosen to walk away for a new challenge elsewhere.
Recent reports have claimed that Ronaldo wants Mourinho to be Juventus manager next season, despite clashing with his compatriot during their three years together at Real Madrid.
The 34-year-old supposedly sees Mourinho as football’s greatest champion - despite recent sackings at Chelsea and Manchester United.
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However, Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport say that Ronaldo instead sees Ancelotti as the perfect man to take over.
Ancelotti, like Mourinho, also worked alongside Ronaldo at Real Madrid.
And they had a great relationship, helping the club end their agonising wait for the Champions League trophy in 2014.
Ronaldo sees Ancelotti as somebody who would bring attacking football to Juventus.
However, Napoli will flatly refuse to let him go.
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Ronaldo would also be open to playing under Zinedine Zidane again, with the Frenchman previously tipped to take over.
Having just returned to Real Madrid, though, a reunion does not appear likely.
As things stand, Juventus look set to go down the Italian route.
Lazio’s Simone Inzaghi has been linked with the post, while Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri is also on their radar.
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Ronaldo, meanwhile, sent a class message to Allegri earlier this week.
“Thanks mister,” he said.
“We only lived one year together but it was exceptional. Because besides being a great coach you are a great man.
“It was a pleasure to work with you!”