Manchester United is already part of Cristiano Ronaldo’s professional past. The English club and the player issued separate statements in which they reported that they were mutually rescinding the contract that bound them until the end of the season. In this way, the Portuguese star is free to choose a new destination next January, when the transfer market opens. Many were the rumors and the clubs to which he was linked with the former Real Madrid player. However, none of those contacts came to fruition and Cristiano was forced to start the season with Manchester United. Now the scenario is different and the options for the Portuguese to wear a new shirt are greater. His priority is to continue in the Premier League, since when looking for a new destination he attaches great importance to the fact of having to change his children’s routine in the middle of the course. His closest environment is currently ruling out the option of a minor league like Saudi Arabia or the United States.
Chelsea.
The London club has the advantage of the agreement reached with Cristiano last summer. Club owner Todd Boehly traveled to Portugal to meet with Jorge Mendes and close the deal. Finally, Thomas Tuchel thwarted him. Now without the obstacle of the German technician, the operation could come to fruition. Chelsea is very far from the fight for the Premier League, but disputes the Champions League, something that weighs heavily on Cristiano when choosing a destination.
Liverpool.
Minutes after the news broke that Cristiano was no longer a United player, in England they placed the Anfield club as a suitor in the race for the Portuguese. The great supporter of him would be Jurgen Klopp, who has already recognized that he would be delighted with that possibility. The Liverpool does not finish surpassing the march of Mané and the possible arrival of Cristiano would suppose an important reinforcement in all the aspects. Cristiano would welcome this option, because it would allow him to keep his residence on the outskirts of Manchester and because he could play the Champions League against Real Madrid.
newcastle.
The richest club in the world is having a great Premier League (it is third), but it does not play the Champions League. It would be a great media impact for ‘las urracas’, but it would mean going down several rungs in the ranking of clubs that Cristiano has gone through. At the moment, it is not an option for Cristiano. From England they also ensure that Newcastle is not considering his transfer.
psg.
The French club have always praised Cristiano but have never made any move to sign him.. With the new sports policy of the Parisian club, the option of signing Cristiano is totally ruled out. Luis Campos himself, PSG’s new sports director, acknowledged that Cristiano was not part of his plans.
Borussia Dortmund.
The German club was another of the teams that was seriously interested in the Portuguese star, but in the end it was not chosen to fill Haaland’s vacancy. Haller’s loss could open up that option again, although going to Germany is a major obstacle for the Portuguese due to family issues. Bayern, for their part, have already publicly ruled out their interest in the Portuguese star.
Naples.
The Italian club wanted Cristiano in the summer, but the Portuguese star did not value that option. At this time, as AS has learned, Napoli rules out his signing. In Italy only Milan could have the conditions to sign Cristianobut for this he would need to sell Rafa Leao first.
Sporting from Portugal.
The option of returning to his first professional club is impossible. The coach Rúben Amorim does not like him and Cristiano is not considering, at this time, returning to his country to put an end to his career.
Saudi Arabia and the United States.
The last summer, Cristiano had an offer of 300 million from an Arab club to get his services. The Portuguese would receive 250 million for a two-year contract, while 30 would be for United for the transfer and 20 for intermediaries. Finally, the Portuguese crack dismissed it. It seems unlikely that he will accept her now. MLS has always tempted him. In fact, it has been rumored with a possible agreement with Inter Miami to play there with MessYo. However, this alternative is not on Cristiano’s table now. MLS begins on February 25, 2023.