Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo has flown back to England for future talks with Manchester United. But is he the right choice for the Red Devils? And what about Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Real Madrid? Or is he just trying to curry favour with United fans? It’s unclear, but it could be all of the above. Regardless of the motivation behind the photo, it is unlikely to end up being a good one.
Cristiano Ronaldo flies back to England to hold talks with Manchester United
The Portuguese international is flying back to England on Monday and is expected to hold face-to-face talks with new manager Erik Ten Hag. United are preparing for the new season, which starts in just over two weeks. Despite the uncertainty, Ronaldo is believed to be a positive move for the club. Earlier this summer, he made it clear he wanted to leave for a Champions League club. Ten Hag spoke to the player last year and is expected to discuss a new contract with the club’s players.
It is thought that the Manchester United captain will stay at the club, which is a positive development, although the five-time Balon d’Or winner may not be ready for full training. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have closed the door on signing Ronaldo. While the rumours are still rife, Erik ten Hag has hinted that the Portuguese star will remain at the club for at least another season. The current contract he has at United has 12 months remaining, with an option to extend that contract for a further year.
A transfer to Atletico Madrid has also been rumoured. While the Real Madrid star is unlikely to leave United permanently, the Spanish giants are keen to sign him. Manchester United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League has further fuelled Ronaldo’s efforts to leave the club. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Bayern Munich have distanced themselves from any potential deal for the Portuguese star. Meanwhile, Jorge Mendes has attempted to sell Ronaldo to other elite clubs.
Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly flown in for Manchester United’s future talks with Real Madrid. With the Premier League season starting in less than two weeks, Ronaldo is in a race against time to integrate into the Manchester United side. But it is hardly surprising that he has already sparked speculation over his future at the club. After all, he has been a great individual performer this season but has been unable to lead Manchester United to any trophies. And with Manchester United out of the Champions League, Ronaldo will likely end up with the worst season in the league.
But there are a few things to keep in mind before making any final decisions. While Manchester United are keen to keep Ronaldo, they aren’t willing to let him leave in the summer. Real Madrid’s interest in Ronaldo is largely down to the fact that he wants to play in Europe’s top competition. And United’s lack of progress in the Premier League has been an obstacle to Ronaldo’s move. Besides, United are expected to take a 25% salary cut if they miss the Champions League.
Neither side is eager to sell Ronaldo, who is under contract until 2023. While United expect Ronaldo to honour his second year with the club, they have made it clear that they will play hardball in the talks with Real Madrid. It’s not hard to understand why the Portuguese international wants to play in the Champions League this season. United have also distanced themselves from a potential move to Bayern Munich and Chelsea. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid have emerged as a possible destination for the player.
Chelsea
The star forward is expected to fly in to Manchester United ahead of future talks with manager Louis ten Hag. The 29-year-old has one season left on his contract but is believed to be targeting a move to a club in the Champions League. The Red Devils have failed to secure any new signings this summer, so United are currently battling to remain in the Europa League. However, the club has been contacted by Ronaldo’s representatives, which could prove beneficial to the deal.
It has been reported that Atletico Madrid are interested in signing the Portuguese striker, who is in a lucrative contract with the Red Devils. Atletico Madrid were reportedly interested in signing Ronaldo, but have yet to approach Manchester United about a potential transfer. Atletico are understood to be keen on signing Ronaldo, but must first sell some players to fund the move. Regardless of the outcome of the talks, Manchester United are taking Ronaldo’s return as a positive sign.
After missing the Manchester United tour of Thailand and Australia, Cristiano has travelled to England for future talks with the club. The talks will be in the context of the Premier League chief executives meeting in London today. The Portuguese international has reportedly stated his desire to leave Manchester United this summer. United have publicly stated that they intend to honour the contract. But the club are unwavering in their stance that Ronaldo must honour it.
Atletico Madrid
The Portuguese international is in the midst of a transfer saga. With a contract with United that expires in June 2023, and an option to extend the agreement for another year, the club is willing to consider selling their star player, but are reluctant to let him leave. The former Juventus man is earning PS500,000-a-week at Manchester United, and it is believed that a move outside the Premier League would be a better option. However, some top European clubs have backed away from such a move, including Chelsea, who have recently met with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes. United’s current manager, Louis van Gaal, has also distanced himself from such a move, with Jose Mourinho ruling Chelsea out after a meeting with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes.
The five-time Balon d’Or has been training in Lisbon, but he may not be ready to train at full capacity for the start of the season. Manchester United are also struggling to add depth to their frontline, despite the form of Anthony Martial in pre-season. If Ronaldo was to leave, United would need to sign another striker to replace him.
Atletico Madrid are facing financial problems and would need to raise EUR40 million to sanction a transfer. In addition to Ronaldo, the club also have to free up space on their wage bill. After all, they had already placed Antoine Griezmann on their transfer list, but it’s unclear whether any serious interest has come in. If Manchester United accept Atletico’s offer, Ronaldo is likely to return to Old Trafford.
AC Milan
A few days after the transfer window shut, Manchester United’s star player has flown in for future talks with AC Milan. While the Manchester club have not officially denied any interest in signing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, they have made it clear that they are not willing to sell him. However, United do understand his situation and ambitions. He is keen to play Champions League football and has been unable to train with his Manchester United teammates during pre-season.
The Portuguese ace is set to fly in for talks with Manchester United and their manager Erik ten Hag. Although Manchester United have been insistent that Ronaldo is not for sale, the player is said to have requested a move away from Old Trafford. If United can secure a deal, then the forward will likely stay at Old Trafford and fight for a starting place next season.
Although he is in England, he is unlikely to be involved in pre-season training or any competitive game under the new manager Erik ten Hag. The Portuguese winger has not reported for pre-season training and has not even made an appearance under the new manager. The return of Ronaldo is a positive for the club, despite his absence and the uncertainty surrounding his future.
Club Bruges
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly flown in to the Belgian club to hold talks with the club’s management on his future. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has not been training full-time since his injury last week, so it is unclear whether he will be fit to train fully. However, the United squad was given Monday off after their Europa League match against Perth City. While United’s chief executive Erik ten Hag has been surprisingly reticent about discussing Ronaldo’s future, it does appear that he is not looking to leave in the near future, as he would like to be at a club in the Champions League.
The Portuguese star has been granted additional leave by the club due to a family issue. While Manchester United are keen on keeping their main man, they do not want to risk him missing the start of the new Premier League season, which will affect his availability for international duty. Fortunately, the club are still hopeful that the forward can join them in the summer. However, he has not been available for any pre-season games due to family issues.
Despite the lack of a formal agreement, the talks will be important for both parties. Having said that, Ronaldo should make his intentions clear at the end of last season. The talks could have been forced earlier if both parties had communicated effectively. But as it stands, both parties are now facing a race against time. The Portuguese international must find a club willing to fund his transfer. Manchester United have to look for a replacement player while the Belgian club are busy building their squad.
