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Portugal and Juventus star Francisco Conceico has disclosed the advice he received from Cristiano Ronaldo with regards to playing for the Serie A giants. The former FC Porto man penned a permanent deal with the Bianconeri in the summer, following in the footsteps of his illustrious compatriot in doing so.
In an interview with Tuttosport, Conceicao spoke about life in Turin, claiming that he has spoken with Ronaldo about the team on various occasions. He mentioned that the 40-year-old enjoyed a great stint at the club but warned him of the pressure that comes with playing there.
"Yes, I like talking to him (Cristiano Ronaldo). I learn a lot; Cristiano had a great time here. He always tells me: 'You're at a great club, but when you don't win, the pressure grows'", he said (via Tribuna.com).
Conceicao joined the Serie A side on loan for the 2024-25 season, and produced seven goals and four assists in 40 appearances. He was signed permanently by the side club €32 million this summer, donning the number 7 jersey previously worn by compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo. The 22-year-old has managed two goals in ten appearances so far for the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Serie A side in 2018 after nine successful years with Real Madrid, playing three years in Italy. He played 134 games for the club, amassing 101 and giving 20 assists across all competitions. He won two league titles and the Coppa Italia once, as well as the Supercoppa twice.
Ruben Amorim responds to Cristiano Ronaldo comments on Manchester United
Manchester United boss Rube Amorim has replied to Cristiano Ronaldo over his recent statements on the side. The Portugal icon told Piers Morgan that the club's lack of structure is a progress, blaming it for their woes.
Amorim told reporters ahead of his team facing Hotspur in the Premier League that he wants to move on from the past in his dealings with the club. He noted that work is being done to move the club in the right direction and asked that people focus on their future.
"Of course, he knows he has huge impact on everything he says. But what we need to focus on is in future. We know as a club we made a lot of mistakes in the past. We are trying to change that. Let’s not focus on what happened. We need to focus on the future. Let’s focus on the way we are doing things. We are changing a lot of things, the structure, the way we want the players to behave, we are improving. Let’s forget a little bit the past", he said (via Mirror.co.uk).
Cristiano Ronaldo has had two stints at Manchester United, having first joined the side as an 18-year-old in 2003. He joined for a second time 18 years later but left abruptly after falling out with then-manager Erik ten Hag among others at the club.
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