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Jurgen Klopp admits he was 'surprised' Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to leave Juventus this summer as the Liverpool boss jokes 'I can't say that' when asked if he's happy the Portuguese star has returned to Manchester United

Daily Mail | September 12, 2021

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he was 'surprised' that Cristiano Ronaldo was allowed to leave Juventus this summer.

The 36-year-old completed a shock return to the Manchester United on deadline-day in a deal worth £19.4million after previously being linked with a move to rivals Manchester City.

But Klopp says that he is surprised the Italian side allowed Ronaldo to depart and joked that he's not happy to see the five-time Ballon D'or winner return to the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo re-joined Manchester United on deadline-day, 12 years after departing
Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he was surprised Ronaldo was allowed to leave Juventus

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he was surprised Ronaldo was allowed to leave Juventus

Speaking to Sky Sports, Klopp said: 'I'm I happy that he's at United?

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