After spending $120 million to sign the Portuguese, why hasn’t Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Juventus yet, and what is the problem? Juve’s financial woes, Ronaldo’s poor form in LaLiga last season and more – all of these factors could be contributing to the lack of goals from the Portuguese. However, it is unlikely that all of those factors are related.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s adjustment period
With a four-year deal that expires at the end of the 2021-2022 season, it’s easy to see how Cristiano Ronaldo might be looking for a new club. While the Portuguese superstar has been a great player for Juventus, he’s in the final year of his contract, and his contract may be up in a year. Even if he were to leave the club, he likely would not get much money. So, how long is Ronaldo planning to stay in Turin?
Despite the fact that he signed for a club worth more than a billion euros, there has been some talk about a slow start for Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus. He’s only scored once in his first three games, but has since responded to criticism by scoring seven goals in all competitions. One of the goals he scored against Empoli was a 25-yard strike, which was the difference between winning and losing the game. Cristiano Ronaldo has also taken on free-kick duty, which he inherited from Paulo Dybala. The Portuguese was told to take over the duties after the arrival of Miralem Pjanic, because the player would limit the number of free kicks.
One of the problems for Juventus has been their midfield. Juventus had the Champions League wrapped up early, and they were concentrating more on that competition than the Serie A. But they failed to do well there, and this may explain why. Ronaldo’s arrival in January also meant a huge adjustment period for the team. Although Juventus have a strong squad depth, they’ve been struggling to find the right combination in the midfield.
While Juventus have the right to decide the future of their squad, the decision is ultimately up to Cristiano Ronaldo and his agent. It’s likely that Ronaldo’s future at Juventus depends on the contract he signs with them. The club’s commercial viability is a big factor for Juventus, and it is hard to ignore his brand name and influence in the world. It’s unlikely that he’ll leave Juventus until the season is over, but there’s no harm in considering his opinion in the meantime.
The situation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is complicated by the fact that he’s still in the final year of his contract at Juventus. Although Manchester United and Manchester City had both been linked with the former Real Madrid star, the Red Devils and French club PSG were the ones that managed to sign the player. The Red Devils are hoping to use the opportunity to sign him. If he doesn’t sign a deal, Juventus could lose his best player and be forced to look for someone else.
Although Juventus has some elite talent, it’s not on the same level as Manchester City, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, or Bayern Munich. With fifteen goals in the opening sixteen matches this season, Cristiano Ronaldo is already tied for the most Champions League goals in a single season. And if he were to go on to win a sixth title with Juventus, he’d break Josef Bican’s record of 759. The Portuguese star could even go one better when he faces Inter.
Juve’s financial problems
It’s not the fault of Ronaldo that he hasn’t scored for Juventus yet. The trouble lies with Juventus’s chronic mismanagement and the way Ronaldo wants to play. Juventus’s revenues are suffering under a pandemic and the lack of fans inside the Allianz Stadium. Then there are the enormous salary payments that Juventus had to make to Ronaldo, who has yet to score a single goal for the club. Juve had to make a huge financial sacrifice in order to retain Ronaldo, whose wages increased by more than EUR32m in just his first season.
Although Juventus’s financial problems have hindered their progress, the talent on the team is unquestionable. The club is the favorite to win the Italian league and is expected to make a deep run in the UEFA Champions League. In the meantime, Juventus can focus on the future instead of the past. Despite the financial problems, the relationship between Ronaldo and Juventus started with a goal in Turin in spring 2018. Though the love affair didn’t last forever, it certainly worked out for both parties.
Because of their financial troubles, Juventus has been under the spotlight for some time. The financial problems are forcing the club to look elsewhere for a star. This has had a negative effect on the quality of their football, with Cristiano Ronaldo not scoring a single goal in three consecutive starts. In addition to this, Juventus’ finances have prevented the club from attracting other top-tier players.
In the first two games of the season, Ronaldo hasn’t scored for Juventus. It’s a pity, considering his incredible stats. Although he has been a decent player, he hasn’t been able to celebrate his goals in the air. Juve’s financial problems have led to his decision to sell him to PSG.
The transfer of Ronaldo has not been entirely successful for Juventus. The club’s finances have led to the club’s inability to match the wages of Paris Saint-Germain. Despite the shaky financial situation, the club is still a contender for the treble and it’s clear that they are desperate for the player. Juve fans and Juventus fans are anxious for their superstar.
Juventus’ finances have not helped the CR7 Project, as they failed to give the club’s young stars enough time to mature. In fact, Juventus’ CR7 Project was prematurely terminated when Allegri was sacked. Besides failing to give Andrea Pirlo enough time to develop, Juventus haven’t won the Champions League in two seasons. Moreover, their Serie A season ended in fourth place, a result that prompted the ruthless Ronaldo to leave Juventus in the summer. Juve are further away from winning the Champions League than they were when Allegri took over the club.
Ronaldo’s poor form in LaLiga last season
Juve gambled EUR340m, PS290m or $400m on Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer of 2015. Since then they’ve only reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League twice and have failed to beat European heavyweights like Ajax, Lyon and Porto. While the Serie A champions haven’t yet found their groove without their Portuguese ace, they are still a financial mess.
The Portuguese star’s abysmal LaLiga form last season hasn’t helped matters either. He took 28 shots to score his first LaLiga goal. According to OptaCan, the average number of goals scored by a single player in a league is in the mid-20s. So, the coach will have to wait until Ronaldo improves his fitness levels in order to score goals.
While it is true that Juventus couldn’t match the wages of Paris Saint-Germain, the CR7 Project has been prematurely ended. Juventus are left with no Champions League trophy and a lack of funds to compete for other big players. The club has squandered millions on the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Danilo, Arthur, and Leonardo Spinazzola. In addition to Ronaldo, Moisan could also be coming back to Turin.
Although Juventus are far from their Champions League ambitions, the Italian club’s lack of success is not a reflection on Ronaldo’s form. In fact, the club spent EUR100m on signing him from Barcelona in the summer. His signing was accompanied by a transfer ban. Cristiano Ronaldo has scored just once in LaLiga in the last three seasons. The former Manchester United forward hasn’t scored a single goal since he joined Juventus.
Although his performance in LaLiga last season hasn’ tipped him for a return to his former club, the Portuguese is clearly still a good signing for the Italian champions. Although his poor form in LaLiga last season hasn’t led to him scoring for Juventus yet, his arrival at Juve should send a warning to the team.
The Argentinian is likely to make an impact on the Italian Premier League. A recent Premier League player of the month was Cristiano Ronaldo, and he scored five goals in four games. He was also named player of the month for April, and his treble helped Manchester United win their only match of the month. But in April they lost two games – one to bottom-dwelling Norwich, and one to Arsenal. But Ronaldo has the talent to make it happen at Juve.
