Real Madrid star Ronaldo unimpressed about being substituted
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is expected to bolster his squad in the transfer window with club president Florentino Perez already understood to be working on some deals.
But according to Spanish publication Diario Gol, Ronaldo has named three players Real should not be pursuing.
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard, Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti are thought to be the names he has mentioned.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has outlined the players he doesn't want Real Madrid to sign, according to reports
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Eden Hazard has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid
The revelation of Ronaldo’s desire not to link up with Hazard will be bad news to Perez and Zidane as they are keen to bring the Belgian to the Bernabeu with both of them long-term admirers of his talent.
Ronaldo is keen to retain his highly regarded status in the Spanish capital and he doesn’t want to share his crown with any of the trio.
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Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly doesn't want Antoine Griezmann at Real Madrid
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Perez is thought to be seeking assurances from the Portuguese star as he is keen to keep him at the club.
Ronaldo has his own ideas for taking Real to the next level but he is understood to have vetoed moves for the aforementioned stars.