Why I dumped Barca for Inter Milan at the peak of my career — Brazil legend Ronaldo

By Daily Sports on April 7, 2018

Ronaldo reveals his move to Inter came because “I no longer trusted the Barcelona directors” and admits “it was the best choice I could have made”.

The Brazilian joined the Nerazzurri in 1997, spending five seasons in Milan and scoring 59 goals in 99 games, despite missing almost two complete seasons with two serious knee injuries.

“I was negotiating with Barcelona for a renewal,” Ronaldo revealed as he was inducted into the Beneamata’s Hall of Fame.

“I decided not to stay because I no longer trusted the Blaugrana directors. Then Inter came in straight away, an incredible challenge.

“Back then the Italian league was the best in the world and the most difficult. I think it was the best choice I could have made.

“My debut? I was very tense and excited. It was beautiful; San Siro was full and it was really very emotional for me. Not just my debut, but the whole day.

“It’s a great love story between me and Inter. It’s here that I became Il Fenomeno, as they called me ever since, and I’m eternally grateful to Inter.

“I just want to thank all the Interisti who cried with me when I cried, and who rejoiced and celebrated when we won.”

One of Ronaldo’s best goals came away at Spartak Moscow in the 1997-98 UEFA Cup.

“It was very cold, I think it was -18°C. When we arrived the pitch was covered with snow and the game was postponed for two hours to remove it.

“It was a hostile atmosphere, with opposing fans who impressed me a lot, as happens in the big games.

“We needed that result and I scored a wonderful goal, but the whole team played really well.”

•Photo shows Ronaldo during his unveiling at Inter Milan in 1997

Source Daily Sports

Posted April 7, 2018


 

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