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#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
The 4-time Ballon d'Or winner was the biggest name in world football to have rejected a move to Barcelona in 2009. After his move from Sporting CP to Manchester United in 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo developed into one the best wingers in world football.
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He won everything during his Old Trafford days and at 24, Ronaldo wanted to pursue bigger challenges. After what he did to Manchester United during his 6 years stay, Sir Alex Ferguson did not stay in his way. He accepted Real Madrid's £80 million (€94 million) offer during the summer of 2009.
But it was later revealed that Ferguson made a last-ditch attempt to orchestrate Ronaldo's move to Barcelona. The move was rejected by the player.
Former Real President Roman Calderon spoke about how Ronaldo rejected Barcelona in March 2014, “In the few weeks, he tried to avoid him going to Real Madrid; offering him to Barcelona. Barcelona were very happy; but in that moment but it was very crucial as Ronaldo said: I'm not going to any other club but Real Madrid."
