Pepe: “Between my life and Ronaldo, I would choose him”

In a recent interview, Pepe choked up when mentioning his closest teammate in his career – Cristiano Ronaldo.

🗣️ “If anyone asks me: your life or Ronaldo, who would you choose? I wouldn’t hesitate to say: I choose Ronaldo. To me, he is more than just a relative.”

Pepe recounted a memory that he will never forget:

🔙 In the 2015/16 season, I was older, but still eager to continue fighting with Real Madrid. The club offered me a one-year contract extension, but the salary was reduced to an incredible low. I felt insulted, hurt, and was ready to leave.

But then, Ronaldo sought me out in the locker room. His gaze was different from usual – it was serious, heartfelt:

“Brother… don’t go. I need you, the team needs you. As long as you’re here, I will do extraordinary things. If the club doesn’t pay enough, I will ask them to transfer my salary to you. Please fight with me.”

I was silent, unable to say anything. I just nodded.

🗣️ “At that moment, I knew I was not alone. And I stayed, not for the money, but for the promise to a brother.”

Legend is not just about goals or titles. Legend is the things that no one sees, but can never be forgotten.

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