The Portuguese superstar is looking to force open an exit door at Old Trafford, but where could he end up if a move is made in 2022?
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Cristiano Ronaldo is looking for a way out of Manchester United, with GOAL able to confirm that the Portuguese superstar has requested that the club allow him to leave this summer if an acceptable offer is tabled.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who is now 37 years of age, still has 12 months left to run on his contract at Old Trafford but is eager to keep himself in contention for major honours and feels another new era for the Red Devils under the tutelage of Erik ten Hag is not yet ready to deliver on that ambition.
With that taken into account, the obvious question is – where could Ronaldo end up? Unsurprisingly, an all-time great is said to have plenty of suitors – with that list extending to just about every corner of the globe – but who could win the race for a sought-after signature and where do the bookies believe he will be at the start of the 2022-23 campaign?
All odds from bet365 and correct at time of writing on 04/07/2022. 18+. begambleaware.org
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Having committed to a two-year deal upon his return to Manchester in the summer of 2021, Ronaldo would need United to do him a favour in agreeing to an early severing of ties.
With 24 goals recorded across all competitions last season, in a campaign where many other so-called stars struggled to find a spark, the Red Devils will be reluctant to part with such proven pedigree.
Odds: 1/1 (2.0)
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The reigning Bundesliga champions are seeing a veteran frontman of their own make a push for the exits this summer, with Robert Lewandowski eager to make a move to La Liga giants Barcelona.
If the prolific Polish striker were to pack his bags at the Allianz Arena, then Ronaldo could be targeted as a ready-made replacement on a short-term basis.
Odds: 5/2 (3.5)
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Another side that finds itself in the market for a No.9, with Romelu Lukaku having departed Stamford Bridge after one testing campaign in order to rejoin Inter on a season-long loan.
Given his strong ties to United it would come as something of a surprise were Ronaldo to link up with another team in the Premier League, but potential interest is reported to have been sounded out.
Odds: 9/2 (5.5)
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A move that would make football purists happy, with fans having waited forever to see Ronaldo line up in the same side as eternal rival Lionel Messi.
With Neymar generating plenty of transfer talk at Parc des Princes, and with funds available to make any deal possible, a dream partnership could be created in the French capital if PSG decide to bolster their attacking ranks.
Odds: 12/1 (13.0)