Thomas Tuchel Responds to Chelsea Fan Who Asked Him About Signing Cristiano Ronaldo

Thomas Tuchel Responds to Chelsea Fan Who Asked Him About Signing Cristiano Ronaldo

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel gave little away when he was asked by a fan about the club signing Cristiano Ronaldo
  • The Manchester United legend has widely been linked with a summer exit and has reportedly been offered to Chelsea
  • New Blues owner Todd Boehly is said to be keen on a transfer for the 37-year-old, having already met the striker's agent over a possible move

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has responded a Blues' fan who asked him about signing Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has widely been linked with a sensational summer move to Stamford Bridge, with reports suggesting that new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is keen to land the Man United attacker.

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It is believed that Boehly met Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes in Portugal to discuss the striker's future at Old Trafford and the possibility of him joining the Blues.

According to Metro UK, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is pushing to leave Man United this summer, and Chelsea are among the clubs who have been offered the chance to sign him.

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Thomas Tuchel reserved about signing Cristiano Ronaldo

However, Tuchel is said to have some reservations about adding Ronaldo within his ranks, with the Blues boss reportedly afraid the veteran forward would not fit into his system.

The Chelsea fanbase is also understood to be divided about the club possibly signing the Premier League icon.

So much so that one curious supporter asked Tuchel about Ronaldo's potential move to Stamford Bridge.

"Thomas, do we sign Cristiano Ronaldo?" The supporter asked Tuchel as he was signing autographs during their pre-season training camp in Los Angeles.

However, in his response, the German tactician remained coy and gave little away.

"I will not tell you," he replied as he smiled.

Man United ready to offload Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Manchester United are reportedly willing to offload Cristiano Ronaldo this summer after the Portuguese talisman asked to leave.

Ronaldo is understood to have handed in a transfer request as he pushes for an Old Trafford exit.

Reports indicate that the Portuguese star informed Man United chiefs that they should let him go if they find the right offer from suitors.

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