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– Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said he is “not going to hide” the club’s interest in Jude Bellingham and added it would be harder to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.
– Borussia Dortmund’s Bellingham has been one of the key players in England’s run to the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar.
– Last month, sources told that Liverpool are leading the chase for Bellingham despite Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid also tracking the 19-year-old.
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– Dortmund’s chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke said the midfielder can leave in the summer transfer window, and Al-Khelaifi said he would be interested in signing him.
– “What a player. Honestly, England are lucky to have him … and he’s one of the best players in the tournament,” he told Sky News.
– “Amazing and you see his first World Cup — calm and relaxed and confident.”
– “Everyone wants him. I’m not going to hide it. But I respect he’s in his club and, respect if we want to talk to him, we talk to the club first.”
🗣️ "I'm not gonna hide it, everybody wants Bellingham"
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has confirmed that the club ARE interested in signing Jude Bellingham 👀 pic.twitter.com/9urrdD6gyU
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) December 6, 2022
– Al-Khelaifi also downplayed any chances of Portugal captain Ronaldo joining Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in the French capital.
– Ronaldo is a free agent after he mutually agreed to terminate his contract with United in November following a controversial interview before the World Cup.
– “The three players that we have [Messi, Neymar and Mbappe], it’s very difficult, but I wish him all the best,” Al-Khelaifi added.
– “He’s fantastic and he’s still an amazing player.”
PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi on Cristiano Ronaldo: “Signing Ronaldo? The three players that we have [Messi, Neymar and Mbappé] it's very difficult to think about Ronaldo”, told Sky. 🔴 #PSG
“I wish him all the best. He's fantastic and he's still an amazing player”. pic.twitter.com/4K6eI59Wax
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 7, 2022
– Ronaldo dismissed reports claiming he was set to join Saudi club Al-Nassr following Portugal’s 6-1 World Cup win against Switzerland on Tuesday.
– The 37-year-old was dropped from the starting lineup for the round-of-16 clash after a fallout with Portugal coach Fernando Santos.
