Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly has a big say over Real Madrid's transfers
Cristiano Ronaldo is Mr Real Madrid and has become synonymous with the club since joining from Manchester United in 2009.
The 32-year-old has broken every goalscoring record, finding the back of the net 286 times in 269 La Liga appearances.
And it seems Ronaldo is keen to ensure he remains top dog at the Bernabeu and has reportedly prevented a number of high-profile players from joining.
Spanish outlet Diario Gol claim Manchester United duo Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba both had their moves to Real blocked by the Portuguese.
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The report says Ibrahimovic was eventually overlooked because he would have clashed with Ronaldo as the No 1 personality at the club.
And a move for Pogba was also shelved because Ronaldo and the Frenchman's agent Mino Raiola did not see eye-to-eye.
Diario Gol also claim the former Manchester United star put paid to the arrival of Robert Lewandowski and Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich.
It is said Ronaldo feared the Poland international's arrival would spell the end for Karim Benzema who he has struck up a strong partnership with over the years.
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And he is also said to have a strained relationship with Vidal and did not want the Chile international in the Real dressing room.
Ronaldo has made 402 appearances for the La Liga champions since joining in 2009 and has racked up a staggering 412 goals.
He is under contract with the Bernabeu club until June 2021 having signed an extension last November.
This term he has made eight appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals and providing one assist.