The world career of Cristiano Ronaldo (37) once began in Manchester United’s legendary Old Trafford, the “Theatre of Dreams”. Now the last curtain has fallen for the Portuguese right there – without final applause…
ManUnited and the five-time world footballer part ways. Ronaldo himself provoked his departure with an explosive interview.
Now he gets what he wants. Only: Who wants him?
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The claims of CR7 are still high. He wants to play at the top level, preferably with a Champions League club. The Spanish newspaper “As” reports that his direct environment still rules out a change to a lower-class league such as the American MLS or to Saudi Arabia or Qatar.
While Real Madrid have been quick to quash rumors of Ronaldo’s possible return to Los Blancos as a result of Karim Benzema’s injury, the 37-year-old has been linked with United rivals Newcastle United. The ‘Magpies’ don’t play in the premier league but are currently third in the Premier League – two places and four points ahead of United…
What prevents most clubs from signing Ronaldo is not a problem for Newcastle: paying the Portuguese’s salary. The club from north-east England, owned by the Saudi Arabian ruling family, has spent around €266m on new players in the last two years (including €70m for Alexander Isak) – while generating €2.3m at the same time . Euro…
At Manchester United, Ronaldo has pocketed an annual salary of around 30 million euros. Because of his provocations, he and United are parting ways with immediate effect and “by mutual consent”. Ronaldo will not receive any severance pay. He “waives” around seven monthly salaries, i.e. around 17.5 million euros.
His ex-club Sporting Lisbon is also considered a possible buyer of the 37-year-old, who is currently with Portugal at the World Cup in Qatar. Ronaldo’s mother in particular had Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro repeatedly brought a return into play. For such a change, however, Ronaldo would have to be willing to sacrifice his salary. After all, he could still play on the international stage at Sporting. The club is in the playoffs for the Europa League round of 16. Just like Manchester United…
Ronaldo, who has often been a reserve player this season, had a scandalous 90-minute interview with Piers Morgan with coach Erik ten Hag (“I have no respect for him”) and the United management (“Feel betrayed”) settled, provoked his departure. On Tuesday, the club officially announced that they “love Manchester United and their fans, that will never change”. But now it is time to “look for a new challenge”.