Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo was offered to Barcelona before leaving Manchester United for Los Blancos in 2009, according to sensational reports from Spain.
The Juventus and Portugal superstar left the Red Devils in a record £80m move after winning three Premier League titles, the Champions League and a host of other honours with Sir Alex Ferguson’s team.
He joined the ranks at the Santiago Bernabeu alongside Liverpool star Xabi Alonso and Ballon d’Or winner Kaka as Los Blancos looked to bounce back after Pep Guardiola’s phenomenal debut season with Barcelona.
However, things could have panned out so differently for the Sporting academy product - had Ferguson had his way. United’s legendary manager was loath to lose the
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