A Sporting Lisbon director has denied rumours of a move for Cristiano Ronaldo. The rumours are due to an outrageous financial offer from a Saudi Arabian club. The club was reportedly willing to pay $30 million to Manchester United and two years’ worth of wages. Ronaldo’s loyalties to Manchester United are still unknown, but there is no doubt that the player is keen to join the Premier League giants.
Sporting Lisbon’s director denies Cristiano Ronaldo transfer rumours
A PSG official has denied rumours that the Portuguese superstar is interested in leaving the French club. The news has been accompanied by reports that Ronaldo’s entourage met with Juventus officials to discuss a potential deal. Ronaldo’s future is a hot topic in the Italian capital, and the rumours have been circulating ever since he revealed his desire to leave Real Madrid.
The Portuguese forward has been trying to negotiate a better deal with Real Madrid, but they have been unwilling to budge on the matter. While it is true that the Portuguese international is due for a pay rise, the club has been unwilling to negotiate his contract. Some intermediaries have told several top European clubs that Ronaldo is available for as little as $100m.
Bayern Munich have been linked with a move for Cristiano Ronaldo, but Kahn recently said a deal would not fit the club’s philosophy and would not send the right message to the fans. Atletico Madrid, another rumoured destination, have also been linked with Ronaldo. While this would be surprising considering Ronaldo’s history with Real Madrid, it is unlikely that the Spanish side can afford the player’s wage demands and do not want to spend too much on a transfer fee for an ageing veteran.
While Manchester United is not in a position to sign a star for an outrageous amount of money, they have the ability to woo Ronaldo. While it is not advisable for United to pay such a high salary for a player, the bond that binds a player to the club’s hierarchy is one of the main deciding factors. It is also difficult for a player to accept a contract that doesn’t meet his contractual obligations.
While Juventus are struggling with their finances, they are eager to sign a striker to get back to the top of European football. Juventus paid a PS90m fee to sign Gonzalo Higuain from Napoli in 2016, claiming that he was the final piece in the puzzle that would help the Italian side win the European Cup. If Juventus fail to sign Ronaldo, the Italians will be in a precarious situation.
Manchester United’s refusal to sell
Manchester United’s refusal to sell Cristiano is causing uncertainty within the club. United were not expecting to sign a new forward this summer, but they thought the process could be pushed into January. Ronaldo has already let United down twice, but has waited until five weeks before the new season to make his intentions known. It is a sign that he is unhappy at his current club, and a move would speed up the rebuilding process.
Although United’s unwillingness to sell Ronaldo is frustrating, there is one positive – he is a player with plenty of money to spend. While the Portuguese international is 37, he still remains the best striker in the world. Manchester United have fallen so far since the sacking of Alex Ferguson, and Ronaldo would want to go to a club where he can be rewarded with Champions League success. Unfortunately, that means Bayern Munich won’t be able to offer him a new contract.
It is unlikely that Manchester United will sell Ronaldo if the rumours are true, but the club’s new manager, Erik ten Hag, has denied it. The Portuguese forward has been linked with a number of clubs, including Sporting Lisbon. However, Ronaldo has so far refused to train at Manchester United’s training ground. So why is it so important to have a new manager?
The club’s decline has been exacerbated by the Portuguese superstar’s refusal to move on. Last season, United finished sixth in the Premier League, and failed to sign a single top player this summer. That’s why a new manager like Erik ten Hag is determined to make the club’s new philosophy and long-term vision a reality. In addition to his own self-doubt, Ronaldo also caused problems in the dressing room at Manchester United. He reportedly had a power struggle with the young Harry Maguire, and felt undermined by the Portuguese star’s presence. However, he was a great role model for the younger players at the club, and he set the example for them.
Chelsea are keen on signing Ronaldo, but United’s refusal to sell him is unlikely to help them land a replacement. It would take a great deal of money to replace Ronaldo, and the move would inevitably be controversial. United would have to cut other players out to get him. It is unlikely that United will sell him, but the club should be flexible. And if United do decide to sell him, it will be to help them build a better team.
Sporting’s inability to stop spending
There have been a number of speculations relating to Sporting’s inability to stop spending money on Cristiano Ronaldo. Sporting coach Sergio de Carvalho argues that the club made a mistake in selling Ronaldo at the time. The Portuguese club signed the player in August 2003 after Ronaldo’s breakthrough in a friendly game against Manchester United. In his autobiography, Roy Keane jokes about signing Ronaldo and O’Shea as a team.
However, despite this, many observers believe that Sporting will eventually learn the hard way that they should not have made such a deal. It is highly unlikely that Ronaldo will leave Manchester United, and Ten Hag has already spoken to the player. However, he has insisted that he will not be sold to any other club. Regardless, Sporting will have to make sacrifices to keep Ronaldo.
There are two main reasons behind Sporting’s inability to stop spending money on the Portuguese superstar. First, Ronaldo’s brand and legacy is at stake. The club has failed to compete in the Champions League and domestic cup, and the coach Ralf Rangnick has yet to win Ronaldo’s trust. Second, Sporting have to find a new team that can beat PSG and Messi, or risk losing their coveted talisman.
Another reason is the lack of money for the club. Sporting are struggling to balance their budget and need to find another solution to pay off Cristiano Ronaldo. With one year left on his PS375,000-a-week contract, they need to make a deal that will allow them to match the Manchester United offer. However, it is hard to believe that Sporting have no option but to pay Sporting’s outstanding debts.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s loyalty to Manchester United
Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has denied that the Real Madrid star is on the verge of leaving the Bundesliga club. Earlier this month, it was reported that the Real Madrid star was in talks with Juventus over a move. The transfer rumours had started to circulate last month after the Portuguese international expressed interest in leaving Manchester United. Despite the transfer rumours, United are hopeful that Ronaldo will stay at Old Trafford. In addition, the Portuguese international has repeatedly requested a transfer away from United, a move to Barcelona is more likely as the season has gone by.
Despite the rumours, the club is determined not to sell Ronaldo for nothing. Chelsea owner Todd Boehly consulted with Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel to avoid the risk of selling the star to a rival. The Portuguese international has missed United’s pre-season tour due to family matters and has been searching for a new club ahead of the new season. The former Juventus star has made it clear that he would prefer Champions League football next season, which is why he has been in talks with other clubs.
Although Ronaldo is a fine player, he makes Manchester United a less cohesive unit. The Portuguese is still one of the best players ever, but his presence is not enough to elevate Manchester United’s performance. This is the best argument in favour of Manchester United as a club. He is not a perfect player, nor is Manchester United the perfect team. It doesn’t make United a better team, but it does help the club’s clout.
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has denied all transfer rumours, saying the Real Madrid star is a real footballer and would not consider a move to Barcelona. Xavi, Ronaldo’s former teammate, has said he has no interest in moving to Barcelona and has described the move as “betrayal”. Real Madrid director Florentino Perez also denied that the Real Madrid striker is a Real Madrid target.
