Reveals The Reason Cristiano Ronaldo Left Juventus, Khabib Nurmagomedov: He Is Bored With Italian Football

Cristiano Roanldo and Khabib Nurmagomedov (Twitter @teamkhabib)

JAKARTA - Former UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of Cristiano Ronaldo's best friends. Recently, the man from Russia revealed the reason CR7 left Juventus.

In the last few weeks leading up to his departure from Turin, Ronaldo informed the Bianconeri of his desire to leave and hoped for an offer before the transfer window closed.

Ronaldo was then linked with a move to Manchester City. But instead he returned to Manchester United, 12 years since his departure to Real Madrid.

According to former lightweight champion Khabib, who is close friends with Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is bored with Italian football.

"I don't want to reveal any personal messages... Ronaldo said he was bored in Italy and wanted to return to England," Khabib told Sport24.

"I'm not a fan of Italian football either, (but) the Premier League I won't rule out. Any team there is interesting to watch."

Ronaldo was briefly touted as a potential signing for Paris Saint-Germain, with longtime rival Lionel Messi joining Les Parisiens on a free transfer from Barcelona.

The two soccer giants will continue to be compared until they hang up their boots. And Khabib, a staunch Real Madrid supporter, has no doubts that Ronaldo has the upper hand.

"Cristiano has been at the top for 17 years," he added.

"In 2004 he was in the final of the Euros, and now it's 2021 and he is still scoring goals.

“There has never been such a phenomenon in football... I think Messi was at his peak for about 12 years, and Cristiano 17.

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 7, 2021

"I think Ronaldo is cooler... Cristiano is much cooler, I think.

“Messi is one of the best in history. But if in play they are equal, then in charisma Cristiano is stronger."