Cristiano Ronaldo has clarified that his proposed move to Atletico Madrid is based purely on playing in the Champions League, rather than how much he will be earning, according to reports in Spain.
The Portugal international has told the Red Devils that he is keen to leave this summer, prompting mass speculation over where he could end up. After finishing sixth in the Premier League with their lowest-ever points tally last season, United will be plying their trade in the Europa League in the upcoming campaign.
Ronaldo has no interest in dropping into that competition as he targets more continental glory and aims to extend his lead over Lionel Messi at the top of the Champions League scoring charts. The 37-year-old reckons he has around four years at the peak of his powers left in the tank and does not want to waste what little time he has left in the Europa League.
