Five Possible Destinations for Cristiano Ronaldo to Leave Manchester United

Manchester United departs for a pre-season tour on Friday, but it’s still unclear if Cristiano Ronaldo will be on a flight to Thailand.

Ronaldo ponders his future at the club, coupled with United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League and the lack of transfer activities to strengthen the team under new coach Erik Ten Hag. is doing.

As a result, United is reportedly willing to listen to Ronaldo’s offer, which has a one-year contract remaining.

Players like Bayern Munich have already been excluded from the race, CEO Oliver Kahn said Ronaldo said [Bayern’s] philosophy. It is in the Champions League and excludes one of the few clubs that need to move forward and can pay Portuguese wages.

As options are gradually eroding, there are currently five possible destinations for this summer when Ronaldo leaves Manchester United.

Chelsea

Probability of joining Chelsea: -125

At this stage, Chelsea is most likely of the five clubs listed.

The new owner, Todd Boehly, had already met Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes at the end of June, and according to athletic David Ornstein, Ronaldo was available in the topic of discussion.

Chelsea shipped Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan for rent, so there is an opening in advance. However, Thomas Tuchel prefers Kai Havertz-style strikers, so it’s unclear if he will accept the possibility of a deal with Ronaldo.

Another factor to consider is financial fair play regulation. Formally enacted in June, these new rules limit spending on wages, transfers, and agent fees to 70 percent of the club’s income. According to Deloitte, Chelsea’s revenue for the 2020-21 season was € 493.1 million ($ 650 million).

Ronaldo demands a lot of wages, but Chelsea can do that even after a few players have left, and even if Bruce finishes the Raheem Sterling move, there’s extra space for the forward.

Paris Saint-Germain

Probability of joining Paris Saint-Germain: +1200

Regardless of the player, Paris Saint-Germain is always linked given its financial strength.

The partnership between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is a fascinating outlook for fans, and it may be a reality that Neymar will leave PSG this summer.

But because of the fees and wages that Neymar may order, it is very unlikely. Only a handful of clubs can afford it, and in 2021 Brazilians revealed that they weren’t interested in playing in the Premier League. This further limits his options.

Of course, in a constantly changing world of transfer windows, anything is possible.

If Neymar leaves, it opens the door to Ronaldo. Whether President Nasser Al-Kelaifi wants a “glittering” player after commenting on Le Parisien (via 90min.com) is another factor.

Sporting CP

Probability of participating in Sporting CP: +2200

Ronaldo quit one homecoming last summer. Why don’t you spend many years making two?

The team of Ruben Amorim, who qualified for the Champions League group stage, plays some of Portugal’s most fascinating football and has many young players that Ronaldo can teach. When it comes to football, that makes a lot of sense.

However, with Sporting’s wage system, it can be difficult to achieve a permanent transfer. But if United doesn’t mind losing Ronaldo for free next June, you can get a one-season loan.

Major League Soccer

Probability of joining the MLS team: +5000

This summer, several European players have moved to North America, including Ronaldo’s former teammate Gareth Bale. Perhaps another former Real Madrid forward is following that trend.

The MLS secondary transfer window opened on Thursday, so I have time to adjust the move. Of course, there is a small issue with the league’s complex salary cap regulations. Some desirable clubs use all designated player spots, but certainly some teams move heaven and earth to sign Ronaldo.

Newcastle United

Probability of joining Newcastle United: +6600

If PSG’s Qatar is interested in Ronaldo, then Saudi-backed Newcastle United is certainly intriguing.

If the new owner of Newcastle landed in Ronaldo this summer, it would be a big statement of intention. However, starting with the lack of the Champions League, it can be difficult due to a variety of factors.

Magpie has built a solid team, but Newcastle’s appeal is economically motivated. The backline is backed by centre-back Sven Botman, full-back Matt Targett (permanently attended after a loan from Aston Villa), former Burnley goalkeeper and England’s international Nick Pope. increase.

Anyway, it may not be enough to shake Ronaldo.

As of Thursday afternoon, the above betting odds via the Bet365 Sportsbook.