Chelsea makes shocking Cristiano Ronaldo transfer decision as Blues ready to prepare lucrative bid for superstar
Cristiano Ronaldo, the great player wanted by Manchester United, is apparently the subject of a £14 million offer from Chelsea.
New Blues owner Todd Boehly and manager Thomas Tuchel reportedly discussed signing the former Real Madrid player, according to Football Insider. If a good offer comes in this summer, the Portuguese star reportedly told the Red Devils he wants to quit the team.
Ronaldo is rumored to be leaning toward leaving Old Trafford due to United’s failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League and worries about the team’s seeming lack of desire.
Despite his team’s struggles, the Manchester United attacker had a strong season in 2017, scoring 24 goals in 39 appearances.
However, Ronaldo has been absent from recent United practice sessions, claiming family obligations. He might travel to Thailand for the Red Devils’ preseason, but that is uncertain.
He might join Raheem Sterling, who is anticipated to join Chelsea as their second prominent attacking recruit. According to reports, the English forward will join Thomas Tuchel’s squad and earn £300,000 a week, becoming him the club’s highest-paid player.
Ronaldo, who presently makes £510,000 each week at Old Trafford, might anticipate asking for salaries higher than this. Due to the team’s inability to make the Champions League, the 37-year-old will have to accept a pay cut.
The Portuguese star, who returned to Manchester United from Juventus last summer for £13.5 million, has one year remaining on his current contract.