Ronaldo to Juventus: Berlusconi, former president of Milan, is in conflict because of a coup de maître

Silvio Berlusconi admitted that he was not respecting the Cristiano Ronaldo's capture by Juventus while recognizing

Ronaldo was greeted with optimism throughout Serie A, despite the Bianconeri's increased chances of winning an eighth consecutive title.

The boss of Inter Luciano Spalletti hailed the "strength" and visibility "his arrival will give the competition while Carlo Ancelotti claims that this provides extra motivation for Napoli, which would have been offered to the services of the 33-year-old

Ex-President Rossoneri Berlusconi agreed that the unexpected development was largely positive, but at the expense of his former club.

"What effect did this have? he? For Milan, it has a terrible effect, "he said He Giornale .

" But in truth the arrival in Serie A of an absolute champion like Cristiano Ronaldo is good news not only for Juventus, but for the whole of Italian football.

"I congratulate Juventus, its directors and fans."

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Berlusconi, a former prime minister of Italy, sold Milan in August 2017 after more than 30 years as president.

They finished 31 points behind the Juve champions last season, with Li Yonghong's possession already seemingly condemned due to financial problems.