EPL: Tuchel’s Ronaldo stance influenced Chelsea sacking

Thomas Tuchel’s refusal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the reasons why a rift created between the German and Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, say reports.

According to many reports but first revealed by the Daily Telegraph, Boehly wanted to bring the Manchester United forward to Stamford Bridge earlier in the summer transfer window, with Ronaldo seeking an Old Trafford exit.

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But Tuchel reportedly did not want the Portuguese forward in his squad and was sacked after just seven matches into the new season on Wednesday morning.