CRISTIANO RONALDO could move back to Sporting Lisbon this summer after his old club qualified for the Champions League, it’s been claimed.
Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over Boavista secured the club’s first Primeira Liga title in 19 years and earned big congratulations from the Portuguese star.
Ronaldo showed his pleasure at their success with an Instagram post and is strongly linked with a move back to Estadio Jose Alvalade.
And, according to AS, that opportunity moved one step closer with Sporting’s title triumph.
The Leoes have secured a place in next season’s Champions League group stage – something Juventus are struggling to do.
Andrea Pirlo’s side lost 3-0 to AC Milan on the weekend, leaving them three points adrift of the top four ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Sassuolo.
Not only would Ronaldo reportedly have second thoughts about playing in the Europa League, Juventus may not be able to afford his wages.
The Bianconeri are facing financial problems due to the pandemic that would only get worse by missing out on Europe’s top club competition.
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Talks are due to be held between the club and player at the end of the season, when there will be a year left on Ronaldo’s contract.
But reports in Italy suggest tensions are boiling over in Turin after the winger missed training on Monday.
He was allowed a day off to collect his new £1.4million Ferrari Monza from the supercar manufacturer’s base in Maranello.
Such a privilege is described as upsetting Ronaldo’s team-mates, who are said to have little if any relationship with the superstar.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
