Cristiano Ronaldo made Chelsea ultimatum to Jorge Mendes before axing agent

He has since left to join the Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr with no European interest forthcoming after his acrimonious departure from United. The deal was not brokered by long-term agent Mendes, with close friend Ricky Regufe taking control instead after the partnership between the super agent and Ronaldo ended following his tell-all interview with Piers Morgan.

Now, El Mundo have shed light on the state of their relationship in the final months before their separation with Ronaldo giving his agent an ultimatum as he sought his United exit. The five time Ballon d’Or winner is said to have demanded a move to Chelsea or Bayern insisting they would break up if it did not happen.

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The final nail in the coffin is said to be the player’s refusal to turn up for United training as he tried to force through a move with both clubs contacting Mendes to say they had no intention of pursuing a deal anymore. Ronaldo later stated that he had been missing due to his daughter suffering an illness just three months after the death of his baby son.

The 37-year-old has now started to settle into life at Al-Nassr and made his debut for his new club in the 1-0 win over Ettifaq on Sunday.