Cristiano Ronaldo might be tempted to join Premier League giants Chelsea, with the Portuguese attacker assessing all his options.
According to Italian reporter Daniele Longo, former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo might move to west London club Chelsea following the termination of his contract at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo is a dream signing for Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, who had also tried his hands at bringing the 37-year-old in the summer. But Thomas Tuchel was not ready to sanction his arrival.
With Tuchel now gone, his path seemed to be cleared. But Graham Potter’s input will be important. And the Chelsea manager might have to take a hit with his system to accommodate the 37-year-old striker in his plans.
Ronaldo got his first warning at Manchester United when he left before the Tottenham Hotspur match ended and refused to come on as a substitute. His recent interview with Piers Morgan proved to be the final nail in the coffin, and Manchester United decided to tear up his contract with immediate effect.
It is suggested he did not receive a payout, and the Red Devils will save several millions by writing off his wages. Ronaldo has since received a mega contract offer from Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr. But the 37-year-old striker wants be involved in European competitive football as long as he can.
Chelsea’s struggle for goals has been evident, and Ronaldo can be a short-term fix. And while the Portuguese international had played second fiddle throughout this season under Erik ten Hag, very few can match his goalscoring abilities in the Premier League.
A contract till the end of the season could be agreed, but the former Real Madrid star would have to take a hefty wage cut to facilitate a move. Image rights and other issues can be resolved, and he can turn Chelsea into a real money spinner as the Blues are poised to have a windfall if he does sign for the club.
The 37-year-old striker could be the subject of a huge backlash from Manchester United’s loyal supporters. Ronaldo is still regarded as one of the idols at Old Trafford who was handpicked by Sir Alex Ferguson and has since gone on to establish his authority with his signature style.
