Top 5 locations where Cristiano Ronaldo may play
Captain of Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly requested permission from the club to depart should a good offer come in lieu of participating in Champions League competition. As his career nears its close, Ronaldo, 37, still aspires to contend for the top honours in international sports.
But his present team is going through a change, and after a dismal sixth-place finish in the Premier League, United won’t be taking part in the UEFA Champions League in 2022–23. According to several sources, this is what motivates Cristiano Ronaldo desire to leave the club.
In the summer of 2021, the Portuguese legend returned to Manchester United. But after a terrible campaign, they were forced to play in the UEFA Europa League. The 37-year-old chose to stay behind when Erik Ten Hag’s team left for the first leg of their preseason trip in Asia, citing family obligations. This might be heartbreaking for United supporters who want the beloved kid to play another season for the Red Devils.
The top 5 teams the five-time Ballon d’Or winner may sign with this summer. Since his future is uncertain and he is allegedly looking to go.
Cristiano Ronaldo in Chelsea
Chelsea, a Premier League side that plays against Manchester United. And is now owned by Todd Boehly like the Red Devils, has given Ronaldo a lot of attention.
According to sources, agent Jorge Mendes recently made the player available to the Blues. But they are still keeping an eye on the matter and have not yet taken any formal action.
Romelu Lukaku’s return to Inter Milan means Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel will undoubtedly ask Boehly for a new striker. When the Blues are unable to find a long-term replacement for Lukaku. Ronaldo would undoubtedly be a beneficial addition and help bridge the gap.
Paris Saint-Germain
Ronaldo may be the lone remaining component to help PSG achieve its goal of winning the prestigious UEFA.
They have the financial capacity to persuade Man United to consider offers for the 37-year-old. The only potential roadblock would be that PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has discussed doing away with mega-transfer transactions.
It’s been reported, the dominant Ligue 1 clubs want to offload Neymar, so it’s hard to picture them pursuing Ronaldo in this situation.
Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid
There is one catch: the Real Madrid management doesn’t appear keen in rekindling their previous romance, despite how much the club’s supporters would love to see the prolific striker return.
Real Madrid undoubtedly has the resources necessary to sign Ronaldo since their attempt to recruit Kylian Mbappe didn’t go as planned. But doing so would go against the club’s current policy of acquiring and advancing young players.
Bayern Munich
Cristiano Ronaldo has also been strongly linked to Bayern Munich. The financial wherewithal to complete such a significant acquisition.
The Portuguese ace may be a welcome addition as new star signing Sadio Mane, who often plays on the flanks. But has been leading the line for Liverpool over the last year, as Robert Lewandowski inches closer to leaving the Allianz Arena.
However, according to Oliver Kahn, CEO of Bayern, Ronaldo wouldn’t fit with their transfer “concept.” He stated:
Inter Miami
Similar to Ronaldo, who has both sports ability and a marketable characteristic smile. The most followed Instagram user would have plenty of suitors in the MLS, with David Beckham’s Inter Miami serving as a hotspot for superstars.
However, compared to United, the American league’s football would be more slower and of worse quality. The most recent rumours state that Ronaldo has also received a lucrative £105 million annual pay offer from a Saudi Arabian club. A step down from Manchester United, though, which defeats the idea entirely.
So, whichever team Ronaldo wants to join this summer. Jorge Mendes appears to have a very difficult assignment on his hands.
