Napoli have ruled out a move for Cristiano Ronaldo in the upcoming January transfer window amid rumours the Portuguese could leave Manchester United. Ronaldo has linked to an exit from Manchester United in the summer – just one season after he sealed a sensational return to the Premier League side.
Reports said Ronaldo had asked Man Utd to allow him to leave if they receive a suitable offer. However, interest in the 37-year-old was few and far between while Man Utd insisted he was not for sale.
Cristiano Ronaldo was linked with a number of clubs, including Napoli, but a move never materialized. He ended up staying at the Old Trafford outfit, failing to secure a move away from the club.
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Napoli Rule Out Move For Cristiano Ronaldo in January
Rumours are rife that Ronaldo could leave Manchester United in the January transfer window. Ronaldo has had a difficult start to the 22/23 season, and has found himself on the bench more frequently than he would have anticipated.
Cristiano Ronaldo also received punishment after he refused to come off the bench as a late substitute in Man Utd’s win over Tottenham Hotspur. The Portuguese also made the headlines for the wrong reasons when he stormed down the tunnel and left Old Trafford before the match against Spurs had ended.
Ten Hag dropped Ronaldo from the Man Utd squad for the match against Chelsea. He has since been reintegrated into the squad, and he scored for the Red Devils when they secured a 3-0 win over FC Sheriff in their latest fixture.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored Man Utd’s third goal of the match, lashing home from a rebound after he had forced a save from the FC Sheriff goalkeeper.
Despite Ronaldo’s return to the squad, there are still suggestions the Portuguese superstar could leave the club in January. A club linked with a move for Ronaldo are Napoli, but they have ruled out a deal to sign the Portuguese in January.
“Ronaldo in January? We won’t sign any player in January. We don’t need to change anything in this team. We’re doing great and we’re not planning any signing, as of today,” Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli told DAZN [via Sports Mole].
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo has so far featured in 13 games for the Red Devils this season. He has scored three goals for Erik ten Hag’s men so far in the 22/23 campaign, with two of those in the Europa League and one in the Premier League.
