“Cristiano is not ready to walk away from the selection”

Cristiano Ronaldo “I’m not ready to walk away from the choice” of Portugalaccording to his coach, the Spaniard Robert Martinezwho assured today that the star from Madeira is “a real leader” on his return.

Speaking to the British broadcaster’talksport‘, Martinez recalled his beginnings in office and assured that, despite the negative moment experienced at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, christian “I want to be part of the new cycle.”

“It was easy to include him in March”

“Cristiano is not ready to leave the team. He wants to be part of the new cycle and, from there, he can easily be included in the March squad and then make a decision on the pitch,” said the Catalan coach.

On his return from the World Cup, from where he left in tears after the elimination match Moroccothe Portuguese captain, I think Robert Martinez“he is a true leader”, with two braces in two games.

The current player of Al Nasr The Saudi is “a person who brings experience like no other player in the world of football. He is someone who can reach 200 international matches and who you need to know how to use in the dressing room,” he stressed.

Visit Riyadh

After assuming the bank, Martinez traveled the world to meet and talk to all the players who are in Qatar, including christian. “During the visit to Riyadh, I had the opportunity to meet the man behind the footballer and, for me, it was a very enlightening moment,” he said.

In a press conference in March, CR7 He admitted that he thought about leaving the team, but now “something very special and positive feels” since the arrival of the Catalan, who has brought “fresh air” to Portugal.

Bosnia and Iceland, next rivals

christian is back at the top of the list released this week by Robert Martinez for the next classification of promises of Portugal for Euro 2024. First, they will welcome the Bosnian team in Lisbon, on June 17, and then they will travel to Reykjavik to face the Icelandic team, on June 20.