Juventus are ready to part ways with star striker Cristiano Ronaldo after just three years. The Bianconeri want to cash in on their Portuguese superstar while it’s still possible and are planning to put the five-time Ballon d’Or winner on the market next summer. The 35-year-old has been one of the most important players for the Italian giants, finishing as the club’s top scorer for the last two seasons. Cristiano Ronaldo Has Suffered Ankle Injury Following Collision With Lazio Midfielder Luis Alberto, Confirms Coach Andrea Pirlo After 1–1 Draw.

According to a recent report from AS, Juventus are ready to put Cristiano Ronaldo on sale in the next summer transfer window. The reason behind this decision appears to be the Portuguese skipper age and his earnings at the club. The 35-year-old earns around 31 million per year, which is at least five times more than the second-highest earner Paulo Dybala. Cristiano Ronaldo Goal Video: CR7 Scores Sixth Goal in Serie A 2020-21, Nets Opener in the 15th Minute Against Lazio (Watch Video).

Juventus are one of the clubs who have taken a financial hit due to the coronavirus pandemic and consider the Portuguese’s fee’s to be unaffordable. Cristiano Ronaldo will turn 36 next year and hope to recoup a major chunk of their €100 million (£90m/$119m) investment in the former Real Madrid star by putting him on sale.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract with Juventus expires in 2022 and the club believes that it would be very risky to offer the 35-year-old a new deal and instead of letting him got for free a couple of years later, are trying to cash in on the five-time Ballon d’Or winner. Ronaldo has scored six goals in five appearances this season, showing he still hasn’t lost his scoring touch.

Juventus signed Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid in 2018 with hopes of winning the UEFA Champions League. However, the Italian giants have failed to deliver on the European stage, with quarter-final being their best place finish in the last two seasons.

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