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Publication date: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 11:53 AM
Manchester United have started talks about a possible deal to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the club, according to a journalist.
Ronaldo He previously spent six years at Old Trafford, where he scored 118 goals in 292 games. He won the Ballon d’Or while at United in 2008, as well as nine trophies with the club overall.
When he left United in 2009, Ronaldo joined Real Madrid for what was then a world record transfer. He has continued to prove his worth among the world’s elite, winning the Ballon d’Or four more times.
The 35-year-old is now considered one of the best players in soccer history. He is also still at the top of his game, having scored 71 goals in 94 games for Juventus since joining them in 2018.
However, despite its efficient track record, Serie A champions may consider allowing him to leave. With a salary of more than 30 million euros a year, Ronaldo is putting financial pressure on the club.
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Therefore, they could sell it at the end of the season. Few clubs will be able to afford it, but Paris Saint-Germain have been linked.
However, according to Christian Martin, who works for ESPN Argentina Y Fox Sports Argentina, Ronaldo could end up back at Old Trafford.
Citing “sources in Manchester”, Martin claims that United have started talks with Ronaldo about a possible comeback in the summer of 2021. The Portuguese forward will carefully weigh the offer after being “tempted”.
Juventus, open to the exit of Ronaldo
Ronaldo’s contract at Juventus runs until 2022, so the Italian club will allow him to leave if requested.
If he could complete a sensational return to Man Utd, he could find himself working under the direction of a former teammate at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Ronaldo spent four of his six years at United playing for the same team as the Norwegian, who have since become the club’s manager.
United tried to get it back when Sir Alex Ferguson was still in charge, before retiring in 2013.
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