Ronaldo joined United in 2003, after Sir Alex Ferguson is impressed by his performance in a test match with Sporting CP. With a value tag of 15 million euros, Ronaldo who was then only 18 years old a resident of Old Trafford.
Before the transfer is reached, Barcelona was never offered to buy Ronaldo. The offering comes directly from Jorge Mendes, agent CR7. Although the price offered is lower than the price agreed upon with the Red Devils, the stronghold of the Catalans decided to reject it.
"Mendes offered us, even with a more convenient compared to Manchester if we want to sign, but when we did not have the economic projections for it after bringing Ronaldinho, Marquez and Quaresma," said the former Barcelona president, Joan Laporta.
Besides Ronaldo, another player who has also been offered to Barca is Kaka. But AC Milan intend melegonya as a form of exchange with Ronaldinho.
"(Milan president Silvio) Berlusconi tried to exchange it for Ronaldinho, but by that time it is not an option for us because Ronnie gave us joy and smiles. Was expressed to the president at a banquet. Half joking, half serious," said Laporta as AS reported.
