Cristiano Ronaldo Club Rumors Heat Up After Coach’s Unexpected Admission

Botafogo Manager Addresses Ronaldo Rumors

Following a 0–0 draw against Flamengo on Sunday, Botafogo’s manager, Renato Paiva, was questioned about the potential acquisition of Ronaldo as reported by CNN Brasil. While he claimed to be unaware of any negotiations, his comments were telling.

“I don’t know anything, I’m answering your question, I swear I don’t know,” Paiva said. “But like I always say — coaches want more and better players. Ronaldo, even at his age, is still a goal machine. And in a team that generates chance after chance, a finisher like him always helps.”

He added with a smile:

“That question needs to be asked in another language, not Portuguese (laughs). Great players are always welcome — Cristiano or anyone else — as long as they can add to the squad, which I’m very satisfied with right now.”

With the Club World Cup approaching and Botafogo’s ambitions clear, the possibility of Ronaldo joining the Brazilian side adds an intriguing twist to the tournament narrative.