There was a time when Arsenal were almost a duet between Messi and Ronaldo
London - Before Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo became big stars like today, Arsene Wenger almost put them at Arsenal.
That moment happened around 2003. Arsenal, who at that time had just brought Cec Fábregas from La Masia, also intended to transport Messi to North London.
"We discussed him (Messi) when we bought Fabregas, because at that time Messi was playing with Fabregas. You will realize how fantastic the Barcelona youth team is. In one team he (Messi), Piqué and Fabregas," Wenger said in an interview with beIN .
"Piqué and Fabregas came to England, Messi lives in Spain. We are interested in him, but he could not be touched at that time," continued Wenger.
In the same period, Arsenal also approached Ronaldo. Still strengthening Sporting at a very early age at that time, Ronaldo has become a destination for many clubs.
Apart from Arsenal, other clubs that also interest him are Real Madrid, Valencia and Manchester United. The Red Devils are the people who finally arrested Ronaldo, after that summer they did a test with Sporting and Sir Alex Ferguson directly connected with him.
"I met Arsene Wenger and I will join Arsenal. I spoke with Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter. But after the friendly match with Manchester United, who were also interested, they became more interested. They accelerated negotiations and they signed me. "Ronaldo said on various occasions on the Metro.
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