Morata said his second spell alongside Ronaldo at Juventus allowed him to see another side of the forward’s personality. The striker also pointed to Ronaldo’s relentless dedication as the main reason he considers him football’s greatest-ever player. Morata recalled seeing Ronaldo maintain the same routine regardless of circumstances, even after exhausting trips and late-night arrivals.
He said: “We spent a lot of time together, talking about many things. What I would say about Cristiano is that, despite everything you see from the outside, when you go to dinner with him, it’s mind-blowing. He understands everything, he’s studied a lot of things. He’s cultured in all areas of life, which is impressive.
“What can I say? There are things about Cristiano that leave you speechless. You’d arrive from a trip at five in the morning, eager to get home and lie down in bed, and the guy starts doing sit-ups, cold showers, and cycling. A guy who does that, who you see how he lives and how he faces life, I can’t say he’s not just the best I’ve ever played with, but the best of all time.”
