Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is one of the hottest topics in football right now. With rumors linking him with a move away from Real Madrid increasing by the day, all eyes will be on the Portuguese ace and whether he decides to leave Santiago Bernabeu.
The consensus is that the 33-year-old has his mind set on a transfer. His relationship with Los Blancos president Florentino Perez has reportedly reached a point of no return, with both parties now open to parting ways.
However, Perez has a demand that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner must meet before the Spanish giant can sanction his sale. While the club is open to assist Ronaldo in his desire to leave, they want the goalscoring machine to publicly communicate his willingness to leave.
This is according to Marca. Juventus is Cristiano’s preferred destination and Real Madrid would entertain the idea of letting him go for $118m. However, Perez wants the Portuguese icon to come out and reveal his desire to leave.
The Champions League holder does not want to be blamed for the exit of their all-time leading scorer. The way in which Casillas left did not sit well with the fans and the club is thus eager to avoid being blamed for forcing Cristiano out the door after his record-breaking spell in the Spanish capital.
Money is not the main issue behind this transfer saga. The biggest concern is how Ronaldo’s exit is handled publicly. The former Man United winger is aware of this but does not want his Serie A switch to be announced on Real Madrid’s terms.
His side of the story is that he has been left with no option but to seek a move away from his home of nine years due to his grievances with Perez. While he holds no intention of taking full responsibility for his inevitable exit, he knows his Juventus transfer will drag on otherwise due to his huge release clause, something he is eager to avoid. Only time will tell how his transfer will unfold.
