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Barcelona president responds to transfer links with Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo
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Joan Laporta says Robert Lewandowski was always a priority target for Barcelona this summer - but also stopped short of saying the Catalans did not move for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo, 37, has returned to Carrington after missing the pre-season tour. He cited family reasons for that absence amid speculation over his Manchester United future.
Several elite clubs have been linked with Ronaldo and the five-time Ballon d'Or winner wants to depart. However, the club insist Ronaldo will not be sold and crunch talks were held between the player, super agent Jorge Mendes and key figures from United - including manager Erik ten Hag - on Tuesday morning.
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Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Chelsea each distanced themselves from a swoop for Ronaldo and PSG were reported to have turned down the chance to sign him. Ronaldo also rebuffed a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia as speculation over his future remains at fever pitch.
Perhaps the most controversial rumour, though, was 'interest' from Barcelona in a player who spent nine glittering years with bitter rivals Real Madrid. But was it ever on the cards?
Speaking to CBS Sports about the Portugal captain, Barcelona president Laporta said: "Well, this type of story is all within the process of the summer window. There always appears a lot of news.
"But in the end, the truth is we wanted Lewandowski. We have a very good relationship with Jorge Mendes. I have known him for a long time. He is one of the best player agents. He knows how to do his job and I respect him."
Laporta added: "In this case, we decided to go for Lewandowski and knew he was crucial to our success. This is the reality. The other [Ronaldo] topic is just part
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