According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo has presented himself to Barcelona as he is unhappy with Manchester United.
The Portuguese superstar is said to have approached Barca centre-back Gerard Pique and asked him to speak to Nou Camp boss Xavi about a move.
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His agent Jorge Mendes is also already negotiating terms with Barcelona president Joan Laporta mundo deportivo,
Ronnie knows that the cash-strapped Catalans are looking for a goalscorer.
He is said to have contacted Xavi ‘a few days ago’, which is attributed to the introduction by his former United team-mate Pique.
Mendes has a good relationship with Laporta and the pair are already discussing the feasibility of the move.
Many high-profile Barca officials are said to have thought the Real Madrid legend’s transfer was a joke when they first heard it.
Ronaldo is said to have been unhappy at Old Trafford as the team was still struggling despite his extra goals.
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The 36-year-old is also said to disagree with Ralph Rangnick’s methods.
Pique reportedly conveyed Ronnie’s thoughts to Xavi.
And the Barca boss is said to have replied: “The goal and the experience he can give us is undeniable.”
But the former midfield maestro told the defender to go back and check where Ronaldo wanted to play.
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And in what would be a dramatic turn, Pique also asked Lionel Messi if his arch nemesis could rent his house from him if Ronaldo joined.
Ronaldo most recently played with Juventus in the No Camp last year.
He scored two penalties against Barcelona, taking his career total to a staggering 34.
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