Cristiano Ronaldo fell on the bench to open Juventus’ Serie A against Udinese amid speculation about his future at the club.
Juve manager Massimiliano Allegri on Saturday dismissed reports that Ronaldo could leave Turin this summer, claiming the Portugal international had told him he would stay.
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According to Sky Italy, Ronaldo asked not to start the match. ESPN has contacted Ronaldo representatives to comment.
Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved told DAZN before the match that Ronaldo starting on the bench was a mutual decision and added: “Cristiano remains at Juventus”.
Earlier this week, Ronaldo attacked rumors about his transfers over his future, accusing people of being “disrespectful”, despite failing to entrust his future to Juventus.
The Spanish television program “El Chiringuito” claimed on Monday that there was a sensational return to Real Madrid, but the Whites Chief Carlo Ancelotti distanced himself from history on social media.
Ancelotti worked with Ronaldo for two seasons during his first stint as Real Madrid coach.
During this time, they won the club’s long-awaited 10th European Cup, beating Atlético de Madrid’s rival 4-1 after extra time in the 2014 Champions League final, with Ronaldo scoring a penalty late, before Ancelotti was fired in 2015.
After reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan began their campaign with an impressive victory, Juve expect positive results in Allegri’s first league game at the club since replacing Andrea Pirlo in the first leg. ‘summer.