CRISTIANO RONALDO has finally signed a new Real Madrid contract – according to Conor McGregor.
The Portuguese ace’s Bernabeu future was under the spotlight as he entered the final two years of his current deal.
But Ronaldo pleaded with club chiefs to extend his future after leading Real to another Champions League win last season – and it appears the superstar has finally been granted his wish.
Spanish newspaper AS claimed this month that Ronaldo was set to sign on until 2020 or 2021, effectively ending his European career with Real.
But UFC ace McGregor, Ronaldo’s close friend, has let slip one of the biggest secrets in world football.
When asked if he had a chance of overtaking the 31-year-old in the Forbes rich-list, McGregor said: “That’ll be tough.
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“He’s just signed a new contract with Real Madrid but we’ll see, maybe next year I’ll have him.”
AS now claims the news will now be announced before the international break on August 29.
Ronaldo is unlikely to be called up for Portugal’s friendly against Gibraltar, and Real are apparently planning a grand event in front of his adoring fans to celebrate the agreement.
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