Top 5 controversial transfers of the decade

Modified Dec 07, 2019 13:04 GMT

3. Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid C.F to Juventus

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Cristiano Ronaldo did the unthinkable as he left Real Madrid seeking new pastures and joined Juventus in 2018. The Bianconeri shelled out a whopping €117 million for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Real Madrid were merely over the news of Zinedine Zidane leaving the club when Ronaldo broke the hearts of Madridistas by announcing his departure. It was quite a shocking move as Los Blancos had just won their 4th UCL title in 5 years.

There were numerous reports claiming the Portuguese decided to leave the club after a feud with Florentino Perez over his tax evasion scandal. The 34-year-old wanted the club to back him publicly and pay off his dues which did not happen. Other reports claimed that there were issues pertaining to a new contract and Real wanting to bring in Neymar.

But both parties have been claiming that Ronaldo's move was influenced by his motivation of looking for new challenges. But Ronaldo had hinted that Perez had a part to play as he said he did not feel indispensable at the club. Guess we will have to wait some more time until either party reveals more about the whole situation.

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