CRISTIANO RONALDO will have no shortage of options if Juventus decide to sell him next summer.
The Serie A side are reportedly planning to cash in on the 35-year-old before his contract expires in 2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Juventus from Real Madrid in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo rakes in a whopping £540,000-per-week in Turin.
But given the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, a contract renewal is unlikely.
To avoid losing him on a free, Juventus could be forced to sell him next summer.
They will be hoping to recoup some of the £99million they forked out to sign him in 2018 from Real Madrid.
But which teams will be in the race to sign the Portuguese superstar? SunSport have pulled together five of the most likely options.
Manchester United
The Red Devils would welcome Ronaldo back with open arms – but his wage requests could pose a problem.
David De Gea is their highest-paid player on £375,000-per-week, which is less than Ronaldo would demand.
Ronaldo played for United from 2003 until 2009 after he joined from Sporting Lisbon for just £12.24m.
Cristiano Ronaldo made his name at Old Trafford before he moved to SpainCredit: Reuters
He shot to fame at Old Trafford after scoring 118 goals in 292 appearances for the club.
No doubt United fans would love to see him link up alongside Portugal team-mate Bruno Fernandes in the starting line-up.
Paris Saint-Germain
Ronaldo has dominated the Premier League with United, LaLiga with Real Madrid and Serie A with Juventus.
The 35-year-old would surely jump at the chance to conquer France’s top-flight before he hangs up his boots.
PSG have reportedly lined up a move for Ronaldo as a replacement for Kylian Mbappe.
He has entertained the idea of joining Thomas Tuchel’s side in the past.
And reports from France claim he came close to joining them before the coronavirus lockdown hit.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to replace Kylian Mbappe at PSGCredit: AFP or licensors
Inter Miami
Ronaldo told former team-mate Nani that he will ‘probably play’ in America’s MLS.
Nani, who plays for Orlando City, said: “A couple of years ago, he told me that he will probably end up in America.
“It’s not 100 per cent but probably. There is a chance.”
Ronaldo would reunite with former Real Madrid team-mate Gonzalo Hugain if he joined Inter Miami.
David Beckham’s team have also set their sights on snapping up Sergio Ramos.
Cristiano Ronaldo could link up with David Beckham’s team in the MLSCredit: Getty – Contributor
Wolves
A shock contender for Ronaldo’s signature could be Premier League side Wolves.
And that is because of Portuguese super agent Jorge Mendes.
Mendes acts as an adviser to Wolves and some of his clients have ended up joining them as a result.
He manages Ronaldo as well as Jose Mourinho, James Rodriuez, Radamel Falcao and Angel Di Maria.
Jorge Mendes could try to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to join WolvesCredit: Reuters
China
If he’s demanding the big bucks, China would be a smart move for Ronaldo.
In 2016, it was reported by Mendes that an un-named Chinese club offered Madrid £270m to sign him.
They were allegedly prepared to pay him around £90m-per-year in wages.
Lionel Messi has also refused to rule out a move to China and looks to set to leave Barcelona when his deal expires.
Could the two greatest players on the planet both wind down their careers together in China? We’ll see.
Rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could reunite in China next seasonCredit: AFP
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
