Cristiano Ronaldo willing to go to Chelsea

Cristiano Ronaldo does not want to continue in Manchester United and looks for a place in another team

Chelsea have been informed that Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo would be willing to join the Blues, but the club are yet to make a formal offer, according to sources. ESPN.

Ronaldo has informed United that his wish is to leave Old Trafford, seeking to participate in the Champions LeagueBut there are few options for the 37-year-old, who earns around £500,000 a week.

Bayern Munich y Paris Saint-Germain have been related as possible destinations for Ronaldo, but as he was able to corroborate ESPNcontact has been made between the representative of Ronaldo, jorge mendesand the new president of the Chelsea, Todd Boehly.

Boehly, who is also acting as interim sporting director following the departures of Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cechis attracted by the idea of ​​signing such an iconic figure as Ronaldoeven at this late stage in his career.

However, sources told ESPN that some at the club doubt whether head coach Thomas Tuchel is sold on the idea, given that he has specific plans to reshape his forward line.

Striker Romelu Lukaku was loaned back to Inter Milano just one year after the Chelsea He will pay 115 million euros for his signing, due to the inability to pressure effectively and the break between the attacker and DT.

Ronaldo scored 24 goals in 38 appearances for United but rumors of dressing room disagreements persist, while former caretaker boss Ralf Rangnick is believed to have advised letting the Portuguese striker leave in January because he didn’t suit his style.

United continue to insist that they are not interested in letting Ronaldo to leave, despite the player being given permission to miss Monday’s training for “family reasons”, but Chelsea will now consider exploring the finer points of a deal.

They have also been informed that Neymar could be available at the PSGBut so far, Tuchel has pushed in other ways to strengthen Chelsea’s attack.

They made a £60m bid for Leeds United winger Raphinha and at the same time remained in talks with Manchester City to sign striker Raheem Sterling, a deal they are increasingly hopeful of completing.

Sources also told ESPN that Tuchel is interested in Chelsea enter the race should striker Robert Lewandowski show any willingness to move to England. Bayern have so far turned down multiple offers for the 34-year-old from Barcelona, ​​who is Lewandowski’s preferred destination.

There are indications that Ronaldo might be willing to take a pay cut to ensure he can play in the Champions League next season and, despite his United fondness, sources have said he would be open to joining the bitter rival.

Ronaldo was close to signing for City before returning to United last summer.

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