CRISTIANO RONALDO said yesterday a hunger to remain at the top level had led him to join Juventus from Real Madrid, rather than follow the example of many ageing stars and head for ‘Qatar or China’.
Ronaldo, 33, was presented to the media by the Italian champions yesterday a week after his £99.2million move from Madrid.
Despite leaving a club which has won three straight Champions Leagues, Ronaldo insisted he remains motivated and suggested he could clinch another Ballon d’Or while playing in Italy.
The former Manchester United forward has signed a four-year contract and said: ‘Age isn’t important, I feel good and motivated. I’m still very young and I always liked the challenges, from Sporting, to Manchester, to Real [Madrid] and now Juventus.
‘I’m here because it’s a brand-new challenge for my career. It’s a big club and usually players of my age go to Qatar or to China, with all due respect, so coming to such an important and outstanding club at this point in my career makes me very happy. That’s why I’m very grateful to Juventus for this opportunity because I can go on with my career.’
That appeared a clear reference to players such as Barcelona legend Xavi, who plays in Qatar, while Carlos Tevez is among many players to sign a lucrative deal in China. Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney are recent additions to America’s MLS.
And Ronaldo added: ‘I am very ambitious and I like new challenges. I don’t like to stay in my comfort zone, I like to seize new challenges.’
Asked about the prospect of another Ballon d’Or, the Portuguese added: ‘I want to win. I want to be the best. Who knows, maybe I will be awarded the Ballon d’Or again but things will happen naturally.’
Source : MetroNews
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