Shite, the BBC reporting it takes this from rumor to legitimately credible. Although I'm hesitant to believe Ronaldo will leave, you could make the argument that this opportunity to sell would make ALOT of sense for Madrid.
1. He just won the CL and is the odds favorite for his fifth ballon d'or. Translation, his value is exponentially high even though he's turning 33 next year. With that said he's slowly declining, we can see it. Eventually even if he does stay, the club and the player would be on an inevitable collision course. He initially wanted to play at Madrid until 41. That's not realistic so the club look to transition into the future with the Bale signing and now Mbappe. What would this mean for long term future of Ronaldo? Selling Ronaldo for over 100m gives them an opportunity to make a profit on his transfer AND transition smoothly to the next generation of young galacticos. A clean break up if you will rather than the inevitable messy divorce.
2. Madrid can use the money from selling Ronaldo and possibly James to buy Mbappe. He can "replace" Ronaldo. Plus they can give money to Milan for Donnamura who I'm sure would love money rather then see him leave on a free. Madrid would sign him this summer rather on a free so they can parade him around along with Mbappe this summer as the next generation.
3. We and PSG are the only viable destinations that he would likely be interested in and can afford the transfer and his wages.
(City can afford but I'm certain Ronaldo won't go there. Bayern are loaded but they're not going to destroy their wage structure for Ronaldo)
3. Ed's dream signing is reportedly Ronaldo and has been transfixed on the idea since he came in the summer of 2013. There is no way with the financial resources we have and more importantly history and comfort that Ronaldo would chose PSG over us. Just two weeks ago he was quoted on the record saying he "misses" us.
4. Ronaldo seems genuinely pissed off by the tax situation. If he's that angry then yes I can see him leaving. Ronaldo is also a brand, his image is VERY important to him. To me this is the key factor in the equation. Ronaldo who has a lot of sponsors wants a clean image. This tax situation doesn't reflect well on him. Keep that in mind.
I'm starting to think this is legit guys.