Real Madrid idol Cristiano Ronaldo revealed he could have signed for FC Barcelona early on in his career and also stated that he enjoyed scoring more at Camp Nou.

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed he was close to joining Barcelona before signing for Manchester United in 2003. The Portuguese legend’s revelation has left fans stunned, considering his iconic rivalry with Barça during his Real Madrid years.

Before joining Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo was a rising star at Sporting Lisbon, attracting interest from multiple European clubs. While United ultimately secured his signature, FC Barcelona came close to signing him.

Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40 today and his legendary career is showing no signs of slowing down. In almost every metric, Ronaldo is one of the game’s greatest ever players – whether that be goals scored, trophies won or longevity at the top of level.

Real Madrid icon Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that, had things played out a little differently, he could well have found himself lining out for Los Blancos’ most bitter rivals.Frontman Ronaldo

Citing the reason for leaving Real Madrid 7 years ago, Ronaldo had claimed that club President Florentino Perez didn’t behave well with him while discussing the contract negotiations.

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed why his move to Barcelona collapsed, as things moved fast forward during the transfer window he signed for Manchester United.