Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid this summer –Report

World Best Player Cristiano Ronaldo has decided to leave Real Madrid this summer and his decision is irreversible, according to a report in Portugal.

Portuguese newspaper, A Bola, had the story on its front page on Friday which claimed that the Portuguese forward is “outraged” after being accused of evading €14.7 million (£13m) in tax by Spanish prosecutors.

The report also claimed that the four-time Ballon d’Or-winner has already informed Madrid president Florentino Perez of his desire to quit.

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The prosecutor’s office in Madrid is accusing Ronaldo of using a “business structure” to hide the income received from image rights between 2011 and 2014.

And the prosecutor’s office, earlier this week, confirmed that a lawsuit has been filed against the 32-year-old, but Ronaldo has simply replied: ‘I have a clear conscience.”

The former Manchester United winger is however currently on international duty with Portugal as the national team are making their final preparations to represent Europe at FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, beginning Saturday.

 

 

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