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Juventus president Agnelli 'entirely convinced' Ronaldo will stay

Juventus president Andrea Agnelli is confident Cristiano Ronaldo wants to stay.

France Football reports Ronaldo is not entirely happy at Juventus and ready to walk away towards PSG.

After their Champions League defeat to Lyon, Agnelli said: “I am entirely convinced he will stay. I think the report was down to an interview from several months ago, which just happened to be published just before we played against a French team. It's an old media trick.

“No, I can assure you that Ronaldo remains a pillar of Juventus."

Agnelli was asked if he will sign players who are more suited to coach Maurizio Sarri's style of football.

“These are questions the technical directors should be asked and that is not my role. All I can say is they will be Juventus-level players.

“I complimented (Pavel) Nedved and (Fabio) Paratici only a few days ago for the way they handled this difficult season. This group of directors will continue to work together in order to pursue a target that Juventus ought to be targeting. I will hold on to them very tight.

“There are other clubs who want to achieve this target too, but that makes the elimination to a team that frankly nobody was disappointed to get in the draw, even more disappointing.

“As we've said, one match cannot decide how a season is evaluated. It has to be analysed in its totality, in general and keeping all elements into consideration."

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