Fernando Santos, the former coach of the Portuguese national team, has finally broken his silence on the controversy surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo. The two reportedly had a falling out during their time together, but Santos recently spoke about the issue during a press conference in Qatar.
Santos, who has recently taken over as the coach of Besiktas after 12 years as the Infobae America coach, stated, “What Cristiano did was not personal.” This statement comes as a surprise to many, as rumors of a strained relationship between the two have been circulating for some time.
Despite the controversy, Santos expressed his excitement about coaching a club like Besiktas, stating that he is “happy” to be taking on this new challenge. His appointment has also been met with enthusiasm from the club, with AS Besiktas presenting him as a European champion.
It remains to be seen how Santos’s relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo will develop, but for now, he is focused on his new role and the opportunities it presents. The former national team coach has clearly moved on from the past and is looking forward to the future with Besiktas.