TURIN – Speculation about the future Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus keep rolling. The latest news says, The Old Lady is willing to sell CR7 at a low price, namely 25 million pounds (equivalent to IDR 500 billion) in the summer transfer market 2021.
As is known, Juventus brought in Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid in 2018 with a tag of 117 million Euros (equivalent to IDR 2.01 trillion). The Portuguese footballer was brought in to fulfill the club’s ambition to win the Champions League.
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However, in three consecutive seasons, Juventus still failed to realize their ambition to win the Champions League. So, did Cristiano Ronaldo have a minimal contribution in the three seasons? Of course not.
Cristiano Ronaldo even incarnates as one of Juventus’ best goal machines. The 36-year-old striker was able to carve 92 goals and 22 assist in just 121 appearances alone! This record is valid proof of the greatness of a Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Then, what on earth makes Juventus willing to sell Cristiano Ronaldo in the near future? Reporting from Daily Mail, Saturday (13/3/2021), Management Bianconeri even the player number 7 is willing to be redeemed at a low price, which is 25 million pounds.
The answer is Cristiano Ronaldo’s exorbitant salary. The Madeira-born player is paid up to 32 million Euros (equivalent to Rp.550 billion) per season! This fantastic fee has weighed heavily on Juventus’ balance sheet. Moreover, the club’s financial condition is being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Juventus is aware that Cristiano Ronaldo played an important role in winning two scudetto. However, this fantastic salary forced management to calculate carefully. Incidentally, the player’s contract will expire on June 30, 2022.
With a year to go, it makes sense that Juventus intend to sell Cristiano Ronaldo. The player is also reported to have felt uncomfortable playing in Turin because coach Andrea Pirlo began to sack him.
Given that he is no longer young plus the pandemic factor, Juventus are willing to slam the price to sell Cristiano Ronaldo. With this low price, Juventus hopes there are still interested clubs who want to bring the striker.
A number of clubs are predicted to become the port of Cristiano Ronaldo’s next career. Call it Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Real Madrid, to Manchester United.
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