Wenger reveals Ronaldo interest

Arsene Wenger has revealed he was interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo well before Manchester United – but could not afford the Portuguese teenager.

Wenger reveals Ronaldo interest

Arsene Wenger has revealed he was interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo well before Manchester United – but could not afford the Portuguese teenager.

Ronaldo, 18, was eventually signed by Alex Ferguson £12.24m (€17.61m), making him one of the game’s most expensive teenagers.

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