In a much-anticipated press conference, star C. Ronaldo revealed the bombshell news that more than one club had offered him an olive branch, with one of Portugal's top clubs even jumping at the chance. The Portuguese press then revealed that it was Porto who approached C Ronaldo and that the contact was made through his close friend Bibi. However, Porto were only able to offer 4 million euros a year, half of what C-Ronaldo earns at Ainas, so what was C-Ronaldo to choose?
Portuguese commentator Luiz Pinto Coelho revealed that Porto had actively contacted C Ronaldo, and that Porto president Binto da Costa and head coach Sergio Ganscao had in-depth discussions on the matter. In addition, the addition of national team friend Bibi has strengthened the lobbying efforts, Porto offered C-Ronaldo a net annual salary of 4 million euros.
Despite taking their place in the last 16 of this year's Europa League and about to battle Inter Milan for a place in the last 8, Porto's conditions were a far cry from those of the Ainas, and Cristiano Ronaldo weighed up the pros and cons and ultimately opted for money, passing up the chance to return to the Europa League.
