Milan nearly signs Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018 before deal collapses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Former Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli disclosed that AC Milan was close to signing Cristiano Ronaldo in January 2018. Agreements were reportedly reached with both Real Madrid and Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes. Mirabelli noted that Cristiano expressed strong interest, motivated by winning the Europa League despite Milan's lack of Champions League participation. The deal fell through when the team's Chinese ownership hesitated, leading Ronaldo to join Juventus later that summer for €100 million.
- •Milan approached Ronaldo during the Champions League final in Cardiff.
- •Ronaldo agreed on personal terms but the deal collapsed.
- •Real Madrid's asking price was €100 million.
- •Ronaldo was motivated to win the Europa League.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Former Milan director reveals Rossoneri had agreement to sign Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018
"Milan came within touching distance of signing Cristiano Ronaldo in January 2018, with former sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli revealing that agreements had been reached with both Real Madrid ...
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