Chelsea are unlikely to signal Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United.
The Blues, who have been not too long ago taken over by American billionaire Todd Boehly, not too long ago held talks with super-agent Jorge Mendes, as reported by The Athletic.
? EXCL: Todd Boehly met Jorge Mendes in Portugal final week. Thought of Cristiano Ronaldo to Chelsea amongst topics mentioned. Unclear if #CFC will pursue. Man Utd count on him to remain. 37yo loves #MUFC however has issues. With @dansheldonsport for @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/pHXelZAIIb
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Nonetheless, regardless of the thrilling hyperlinks, following data from our sources, CaughtOffside understands {that a} assembly with Boehly was requested by Mendes and though granted, the event was attended out of courtesy.
Though admired by the Blues, for all the plain causes, the membership don’t have any actual curiosity in attempting to convey the 37-year-old attacker to Stamford Bridge in time for subsequent season and are, subsequently, unlikely to pursue a deal.
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Regardless that a transfer to Chelsea could also be off the desk, Mendes has definitely been attempting to engineer a summer season transfer for his star shopper. Having already spoken with Bayern Munich and now Chelsea, it’s turning into more and more clear that Ronaldo might want to see out his enjoying days with a membership competing within the prestigious Champions League.
A possible exit for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been thought-about amongst senior officers at United for a number of months. Talks have been even held with Richarlison’s agent again in January and though a transfer seems to be unlikely to materialise now, placing the feelers out in anticipation of Ronaldo leaving was a precedence six months in the past.
Behind the scenes, there’s additionally a whole lot of confusion round Ronaldo’s function throughout the membership. Brokers of two senior first-team gamers have privately questioned how Mendes and Ronaldo have been capable of strike a partnership with monetary giants Binance on account of one of many firm’s direct opponents (Tezos) sponsoring the membership’s coaching package.
One supply has even queried how the Portugal worldwide’s newest blockbuster sponsorship deal didn’t breach his present picture rights deal.
Regardless of the noise surrounding the 37-year-old’s quick future, United followers will probably be preserving all the things crossed that they get to see their membership legend prove at Previous Trafford for yet another season.
