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'Life goes on!' Juventus boss Max Allegri shrugs off Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Man United as he says star 'didn't want to play for the club anymore' and insists the Italian giants are bigger than any one player

Massimiliano Allegri has played down the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo's departure to Manchester United, saying the Portuguese star 'didn't want to play for Juventus anymore.'

The 36-year-old completed his return to Old Trafford for an initial fee of £12.85million shortly before the transfer deadline.

Ronaldo could make the first appearance of his second spell at United when they entertain Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for his Manchester United return but at his former club Juventus, there is a desire to close the chapter and move on
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said Ronaldo 'didn't want to play for the club anymore'

But over in Turin there is a desire to draw a line under Ronaldo's three years with the club.