According to The Sun, Manchester United star, Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a move to Sporting Lisbon as questions regarding his future continues to increase.
The Portuguese star has been unable to showcase his best qualities because he has spent the majority of his time on the bench this season.
While it is still rumoured that he might depart the club when the transfer market reopens, he did get the chance to feature in the recent victory over West Ham United. His contract is set to expire next summer, and it seems that he could move on a free transfer. Currently, Portugal club Sporting is one of the potential suitors that are looking to have his services.
The 37-year-old might sign with his former club if they reach the Champions League round of 16 this season. It has been reported that he has recently brought a new luxury villa in Portugal. It is common knowledge that Ronaldo intended to leave United over the summer in order to compete in the Champions League for the twentieth consecutive season.
Sporting, nevertheless, might not be the most advantageous choice for him. The club’s payroll is £220,000 a week, which is not even close to Cristiano Ronaldo’s current weekly salary of £515,000.
The £18 million-rated star is unlikely to accept a wage reduction of about ten times simply to rejoin his former club, even if United releases him with mutual consent.
However, if Sporting advances past their group stage in the UCL, he might get another chance to play in the Champions League, but there is a chance that they could be outperformed in the round of 16. If Ronaldo were to leave Old Trafford, he might sign with a team that actually had a shot at challenging for the top European title Right now, no one appears to be considering him.
Ronaldo will likely remain at United through the rest of the season. If the team makes it into the Champions League for the upcoming season, Erik ten Hag may get a reason to keep the legendary striker at Old Trafford.
