Jose Mourinho has refuted rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo joining him at Fenerbahce in Turkey next season.
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Mourinho rubbishes Ronaldo reunion reportsInvited CR7 for meal in TurkeyVeteran forward nearing end of Al-Nassr dealFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
A report emerged on Saturday that Fenerbahce boss Mourinho had called Ronaldo, his former star player at Real Madrid, and urged him to join the Turkish Super Lig club next summer. Per , the veteran manager told the Al-Nassr star, "Are you happy there? It’s being rumoured that you want to leave. If you go, would you like to come to Fenerbahce?"
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On Sunday, however, the ex-Manchester United boss refuted the report, terming it as 'ridiculous' as he stated that he would love to catch up with his compatriot in Istanbul, although just to share a meal. The 39-year-old is currently in the final year of his contract, but he is expected to sign a new deal with the Saudi giants soon as he wants to continue playing beyond the 2024-25 campaign.
WHAT JOSE MOURINHO SAID
Speaking to reporters about the possibility of his reunion with Ronaldo, Mourinho said, "News about Cristiano Ronaldo to Fenerbahce are ridiculous. Cristiano might come to Istanbul to eat because it's right in the middle of the road between Saudi and Portugal. Or maybe he'll come see his old friend Jose, we can eat at my hotel!"
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The Portugal captain will be back in action for Al-Nassr on Monday as the Saudi Pro League side take on Al-Gharafa in an AFC Champions League clash away from home.
