Local reports suggested that Juventus could be forced to part ways with the club's superstar Cristiano Ronaldo due to the financial constraints caused by the coronavirus pandemic. If indeed CR7 will leave the Old Lady, there will be rich options for him out there, which includes an exciting reunion with his former team - the Manchester United.
The season suspension of European football is putting pressure on the finances of clubs and Juventus is no exception. Media reports in Italy said the Turin club would be struggling to meet Ronaldo's weekly pay of £510,000. Although the striker has already agreed to a pay cut in the next four months, it is projected that Juventus will still grapple with money issues.
The possibility is there that disagreement between Juventus and Ronaldo will arise so selling the latter is said to be shaping up as a last resort move for the Italian giants. The Daily Mail said around £80 million will be saved from the wage reduction deal with the players but the team could still generate another £63 million if Ronaldo is sold to interested parties.
Italy has been hit hard by the global health crisis and if the situation does not improve soon, Juventus will be staring at more serious financial problems in the months to come. The likelihood of Ronaldo departing from the Allianz Stadium will inch closer to reality as selling him should become a tempting option for Juventus.
The superstar, for sure, is an instant magnet for top football clubs. One possible option for Ronaldo is to make his perceived last big contract a blockbuster signing with another giant football figure. The Sun said David Beckham is on the hunt for a marquee player to play with his Inter Miami and just might interest Ronaldo to play the last years of his career at the MLS.
However, if big money is central to his next move then the default choice for Ronaldo has to be Paris Saint-Germain, which is widely acknowledged as one of the richest sports organizations on the planet. Speculations are rife the Parisians will soon sell Neymar to Barcelona so the Juve star coming in should be perfect timing.
If Real Madrid is interested, the Spanish giants can take back their former star player. In doing so, Los Blancos will surely re-energize Ronaldo's rivalry with Lionel Messi, which could also mean that the upcoming El Clasico battles will be something to look forward to.
Yet the most exciting transfer scenario for Ronaldo is a return to Old Trafford. The Red Devils saw six great years of the striker in the past so having him for a couple more should not be a bad idea.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in the process of rebuilding the club with a focus on making the squad young and mean. He can continue on the mission with Ronaldo on the roster, which should come with the promise of winning a few titles along the way, and it would not be a bad deal at all.
