‘Unhappy’ Cristiano Ronaldo was close to joining Neymar, Mbappe at PSG before lockdown

Juventus superstar Cristia Ronaldo was reportedly close to joining PSG prior to coronavirus lockdown as five-time Ballon d'Or winner was 'unhappy' in Turin. Cristia Ronaldo reportedly 'dreamt' of playing alongside PSG's star duo of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe just before football was suspended. However, 35-year-old recently admitted that he is w committed to playing his football with Juventus and remains focused on winning a third Serie A title with Bianconeri.

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Is Cristia Ronaldo unhappy at Juventus? Ronaldo PSG transfer news

According to a report from France Football, Cristia Ronaldo was weighing up a move to PSG prior to coronavirus lockdown because he had his heart set on playing alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Ronaldo's frustrations with Juventus had hit its peak following a game against Lokomotiv Moscow in October 2019. Although Juventus won game 2-1, Ronaldo cut a frustrated figure as he failed to register a goal or an assist in game while also missing a simple tap-in. With team's performance below par for majority of season, Cristia Ronaldo was reportedly mulling over a move to PSG.

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Cristia Ronaldo PSG transfer was "very probable" before lockdown

Ronaldo also has a special connection with Paris as he lifted Portugal's Euro Championship in city back in 2016. More so, prospect of playing alongside PSG stars Neymar and Mbappe was ar mouth-watering one. Mbappe and Neymar have formed a formidable partnership in attack at PSG and Ronaldo was 'dreaming' of playing alongside two superstar forwards to possibly form one of most lethal attacks in world football. 

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Cristia Ronaldo reportedly shares a close bond with Neymar and reportedly 'adores' Mbappe. report goes on to state that Ronaldo was 'seriously considering' a move to Ligue 1 as he felt Serie A didn't have same attraction as LaLiga or Premier League. financial factor was also going to be a big motivator for Ronaldo with PSG's backing of Qatar Sports Investments. A source revealed that Ronaldo PSG transfer was "very probably" before coronavirus pandemic suspended football. coronavirus pandemic has ruled out possibilities of big-money transfers over  summer.

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Cristia Ronaldo hints at Juventus stay

Only a few days ago, Ronaldo took to Instagram to celebrate his second Serie A title win with Juventus. 35-year-old revealed that he is keen on winning his third Scudetto with Italian giants and is willing to work harder than previous season to only get better. Ronaldo scored 31 goals for Juventus in Serie A during 2019-20 season.

Im Credits - AP / Neymar Instagram