CRISTIANO RONALDO wants Karim Benzema to sign for Juventus to reignite the spark of their Real Madrid days, according to reports.
Despite winning another Scudetto, the summer is expected to involve plenty of turnover for the Bianconeri with Andrea Pirlo replacing Maurizio Sarri as coach.
Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo, together with Gareth Bale, formed the fearsome BBC trio in MadridCredit: Getty – Contributor
Even Serie A MVP Paulo Dybala’s future is up in the air with Ronaldo also potentially available for £54million.
But La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that improving the frontline is on the agenda with Benzema eyed by his old Real colleague.
The French forward ended the season in terrific form, guiding Los Blancos to their first LaLiga title without Ronaldo since 2008.
And although he was unable to singlehandedly push Madrid to more Champions League glory, he comfortably finished as the club’s top scorer with 27 goals.
Whether Real are ready to let the 32-year-old go is widely doubted with two years left on the striker’s contract.
But few expected Ronaldo to make the switch to Turin and the pair did enjoy a very productive relationship in Spain, combining for four Champions League crowns and a pair of league titles.
Juventus’ ability to sign Benzema is also under threat by the coronavirus pandemic.
Wobbling club finances helped push through the sale of Miralem Pjanic, effectively a swap transfer for Arthur Melo and his cheaper wage packet.
A new contract for Dybala is also under threat amid reports he wants £260,000-a-week to finally end talk of a transfer away.
And Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has reportedly been touting his client around in a bid to grab the 35-year-old another Champions League winners’ medal.
Cristiano Ronaldo ‘got Real Madrid youngster Manu Hernando axed’ for flooring Portuguese superstar in training
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
