Rafael da Silva has asked Rio Ferdinand to urge Cristiano Ronaldo to join Botafogo for the FIFA Club World Cup. The former Manchester United defender is pushing to get the Portuguese superstar to join the Brazilian side next month.
Taking to Instagram, Rafael posted a screen recording of his WhatsApp text with Ferdinand. It had a voice note to the Manchester United legend in which he said:
Ferdinand was quick to reply with laughing emojis. He did not say another thing before the Brazilian defender decided to post it on Instagram.
FIFA are having a special transfer window starting before the Club World Cup next month. They are ready to let the clubs participating in the tournament sign players ahead of kick-off in the United States, and Botafogo are playing.
Chris Waddle was talking to Yay Sweep Stakes earlier this year and claimed that Chelsea should not sign Cristiano Ronaldo, even if it is just for the FIFA Club World Cup. He stated that the move would be nothing but a publicity stunt and another tournament for the Portuguese superstar to get more goals.
He told GOAL:
Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with several clubs playing in the FIFA Club World Cup next month. He has been linked with Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal this summer, as contract talks continue with Al Nassr.
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