Ronaldo exit rumours just normal uproar, says Juventus coach Pirlo

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 Second Leg - Juventus v FC Porto - Allianz Stadium, Turin, Italy - March 9, 2021 Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo in action with FC Porto's Otavio REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

(Reuters) - Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo says rumours that Cristiano Ronaldo could leave the club were to be expected after the Italian side's Champions League exit to Porto on Tuesday.

Ronaldo was criticised for a disappointing performance after the Serie A champions were eliminated by the Portuguese side on away goals, their second consecutive last 16 exit in the competition.