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Atletico Madrid President Calls Ronaldo Transfer 'Impossible'

1/21/2026

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Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo dismissed rumors that Cristiano Ronaldo would join, calling the prospect impossible.
Fans oppose the idea; an official fan group says they would not accept Ronaldo, even if he could help win trophies, because he contradicts the club's values.
To meet La Liga's salary cap, Atletico must sell players; Ronaldo's agent has ties to Atletico, but the transfer remains unlikely as discussions resolve his Manchester United.

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Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo dismissed rumors that Cristiano Ronaldo would join, calling the prospect impossible.
Fans oppose the idea; an official fan group says they would not accept Ronaldo, even if he could help win trophies, because he contradicts the club's values.
To meet La Liga's salary cap, Atletico must sell players; Ronaldo's agent has ties to Atletico, but the transfer remains unlikely as discussions resolve his Manchester United.