Cristiano Ronaldo | Real confirm deal

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I don't mind not going for him, but if it means we have something else lined up.

Our squad isn't remotely good enough to challenge for the PL or CL titles just yet. Signing players like Lee Grant just doesn't quite cut the mustard.
 
LawCharltonBest said:
I don't mind not going for him, but if it means we have something else lined up.

Our squad isn't remotely good enough to challenge for the PL or CL titles just yet. Signing players like Lee Grant just doesn't quite cut the mustard.
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We've bought Grant as a 3rd choice ffs. Can you name me the 3rd choice of City, Chelsea or Arsenal?

I think Cristiano would be a great option for our attack for the present and would help us win the league, but a very bad option for the future of Rashford especially. He needs to start playing regularly if he is to become a great player for us.
 
SammyUnited_83 said:
It's not just any 33 year old though. We are talking about a player who is still constantly voted best in the world and regarded as on the all time greats.

They would be mad to sell.
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He is still at an age where he is in decline, even if that decline is for a much higher point than normal.

Is he still going to be th best player in two years? I can’t see it,

Plus as Ronaldo gets older, like any player he is going to have to spend more and more time on the bench, I personly can’t see him reacting well to that and it been a huge disruption to the club.

Plus Madrid are going to need to overhaul thier squad in the next few years and that is going to be beyond expensive in this market. Getting 88 million for ronaldo now and spending that money wisely is a much better bet then waiting for him to be worth nothing in a few years.
 
2mufc0 said:
People believe he's not in decline, he certainly is imo, physically anyway. He was rested for huge chunks of the season in the league and cups and was only used sparingly to keep him fresh for the CL. It's nonsense to spend the amount of money on him for this output, especially in England where the schedule is a LOT tougher than Spain.

And as seen with Zlatan, at that age all it takes is one injury for it to go all wrong.
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Despite this... he did score 44 goals in 44 games.
 
ArditVula said:
We've bought Grant as a 3rd choice ffs. Can you name me the 3rd choice of City, Chelsea or Arsenal?

I think Cristiano would be a great option for our attack for the present and would help us win the league, but a very bad option for the future of Rashford especially. He needs to start playing regularly if he is to become a great player for us.
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Chillax. It was a joke.
 
Bastian said:
That does not surprise me in the slightest. With Neymar you'd get a bigger dive and a lesser player (great of course, but such high maintenance).



That's one way to look at it. They've got a great centre back pairing, top full backs, the best midfielder in the game but need to freshen up their attack and and GK.



I think they really need to be wary of raising expectations to such a crazy extent. Their backline is ageing rapidly and they have an average GK now. They really need to temper expectations if this deal goes through. On the plus side, the Netflix documentary series will be even more interesting :D
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I’ve seen you repeat this odd statement many times. Juventus have Italy internationals Rugani (24) and new arrival Caldara (24) as centre backs in addition to the very solid duo Chiellini (33) and Benatia (31) who are hardly dying. Barzagli (37) is there as a dependable 5th CB. On the left, there is Sandro (27) and new arrival Spinazzola (25). On the right, you have new arrival Cancelo (24) and Di Sciglio (26). And finally, the best Italian goalkeeper after Buffon, Mattia Perin (26), has just been signed to compete with Poland’s nr 1 who has two great seasons behind him.

At the same time, veterans like Buffon (40), Lichtsteiner (34) and Asamoah (30) have been released. How is that an aging defense and average GKs?
 
ArditVula said:
We've bought Grant as a 3rd choice ffs. Can you name me the 3rd choice of City, Chelsea or Arsenal?
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I find it strange that we even bothered reporting the signing of a 3rd choice GK, who probably won't be seeing any first team action.
Could it be that there are no more transfers on the horizon, so we are "transfer padding", to appease the fans?

Acquire Me said:
I want him. Sign him up Woody.
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I hear Woody has identified a 5th choice, striker from the Championship. He has been working diligently and putting every minute of his time, to secure his services. 4th signing is incoming, but it won't be Ronaldo.


:p
 
settembrini said:
I'm just glad that it's Juventus and not us again being used as Ronaldo's bargaining chip for his annual 'I'm sad and want more money' story.

Smart of Mendes to change the teams actually, makes it more believable than pretending United still want him back.
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Perez and the rest of the world know Juve can’t afford him. Wages are a killer.

This is a complete BS storey.
 
Pexbo said:
Despite this... he did score 44 goals in 44 games.
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Never questioned his quality mate, i just don't believe he will be able to keep it up for much longer. His game time needs to be managed to keep him playing at optimum level, spending 300m for that isn't good business.
 
I don't care if he stays or goes to Juve, as long as he doesn't come back to us.
 
Ronaldo at 33 would be a terrible piece of business for us. I'm happy we're going nowhere near. The transfer fee and wages would be much better spent on the areas we need to strengthen.
 
2mufc0 said:
Never questioned his quality mate, i just don't believe he will be able to keep it up for much longer. His game time needs to be managed to keep him playing at optimum level, spending 300m for that isn't good business.
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We’re in agreement about it being a poor investment, I said the same in this thread recently. I’m not sure how much he is declining though. He’s reworked his game so much, in Serie A I could see him having another 3 superstar seasons.

With that said, it’s over then and as an asset he is next to worthless at 36/37, certainly in regards to resale valuation compared to that £100m.


For me, an investment like that should return you 5 years of great football and a high resale value or you should get 8-10 years service. Writing off £100m after 3/4 years is just bad business.

They already won the league every year, is he really going to push them that extra bit to win a champions league? If not it’s a waste of money.
 
Nedved said:
I’ve seen you repeat this odd statement many times. Juventus have Italy internationals Rugani (24) and new arrival Caldara (24) as centre backs in addition to the very solid duo Chiellini (33) and Benatia (31) who are hardly dying. Barzagli (37) is there as a dependable 5th CB. On the left, there is Sandro (27) and new arrival Spinazzola (25). On the right, you have new arrival Cancelo (24) and Di Sciglio (26). And finally, the best Italian goalkeeper after Buffon, Mattia Perin (26), has just been signed to compete with Poland’s nr 1 who has two great seasons behind him.

At the same time, veterans like Buffon (40), Lichtsteiner (34) and Asamoah (30) have been released. How is that an aging defense and average GKs?
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You've probably seen me post about this twice. Which is a lot, granted. Chiellini who is your best centre back is 33 like you say, Benatia is maybe still at a prime age, Barzagli who played quite a lot last season (correct me if I'm wrong) is close to retirement. I thought Rugani was off to England? And I didn't know about Caldara and Perin tbh. For the record, I don't rate Szczęsny at all. Wouldn't want him as a backup keeper even.

Do you think that your team is better now than it was last season, or the one before that?

It's not that I think your team isn't very good. I just don't think Ronaldo is the difference between you lot winning the CL and falling short. I think you need more than that. Happy to wager (taglines at stake) Juve won't make the CL final '19.
 
Serious question to all those wanting him back.

Were he to have a very poor start to the season and score 4 league goals by January (like last season) would you still want him in the side, I ask because the majority's attitude to Sanchez suggests otherwise.

All of a sudden you would look at those wages and think, hmm.
 
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ArditVula said:
We've bought Grant as a 3rd choice ffs. Can you name me the 3rd choice of City, Chelsea or Arsenal?

I think Cristiano would be a great option for our attack for the present and would help us win the league, but a very bad option for the future of Rashford especially. He needs to start playing regularly if he is to become a great player for us.
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Yeah it would be madness to spend 100m euros on a 33-year-old. Plus it would mean that, in purely financial terms, we'd paid Real Madrid 8m euros to have Ronaldo for his peak years!
 
I watched quite a bit of Series A last season anyway, but I'd be putting in even more effort with Ronaldo there. Great thing for the league, great move for him, great move by Juve.
 
I don't see Ronaldo being happy at his wages being paid in installments by Juve.
 
Bastian said:
You've probably seen me post about this twice. Which is a lot, granted. Chiellini who is your best centre back is 33 like you say, Benatia is maybe still at a prime age, Barzagli who played quite a lot last season (correct me if I'm wrong) is close to retirement. I thought Rugani was off to England? And I didn't know about Caldara and Perin tbh. For the record, I don't rate Szczęsny at all. Wouldn't want him as a backup keeper even.

Do you think that your team is better now than it was last season, or the one before that?

It's not that I think your team isn't very good. I just don't think Ronaldo is the difference between you lot winning the CL and falling short. I think you need more than that. Happy to wager (taglines at stake) Juve won't make the CL final '19.
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So far, yes. The arrivals of Cancelo, Perin, Spinazzola and Caldara is on paper very good business. Barzagli was a back up last year together with Rugani but Chiellini - Benatia are the starters, and they did very well. With Caldara now in the mix, we should be fine with or without Rugani. We still need something more in midfield unless Can and Bentancur take the next step. Matuidi and Khedira is just OK. Pjanic is superb. In attack we are currently more than fine, and even more so we’re Ronaldo to arrive. Possible lineup (4-2-3-1) if everyone stays:

Scz/Perin
Cancelo
Benatia/Caldara
Chiellini
Alex Sandro
Pjanic
Can/Bentancur/Matuidi
Cuadrado/Bernardeschi
Dybala
Douglas Costa
Higuain/Mandzukic (or Ronaldo!)

I think that’s very good and only lacking a world class midfielder next to Pjanic.
 
Ronaldo at 33 may not have any resell value, and present a big risk purely because of his age. But I reckon his commercial value more or less even out the big transfer fee and astronomical wages. I mean, he is by far the biggest sportsman in this planet, with by far the biggest followings.
 
RedRonaldo said:
Ronaldo at 33 may not have any resell value, and present a big risk purely because of his age. But I reckon his commercial value more or less even out the big transfer fee and astronomical wages. I mean, he is by far the biggest sportsman in this planet, with by far the biggest followings.
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How will his commercial value even it out? Do you think our revenue will jump up to £700m as soon as we sign him?
 
Ronaldo can still be among the top 10 strikers in the world in the next 3-5 years. The guy is a freak of nature! Did people even watch the Portugal games? I kept my focus firmly on him. He was strong, quick and hungry. We are talking about a player who is potentially the greatest of all time and is not injury prone. And forget about the pitch. He can transform the mentality of a dressing room. Plus, he is the marketers dream product.

If Ed crunches his numbers and thinks he can make money buying Ronaldo at 100 million pounds or whatever, I say get him in.
 
has there actually been a bid for Ronaldo?

this really feels like Real trying to drum up a bidding war startibg at 100m

it would be great to see him back but if it gets in Lukaku's way then it's a no for me
 
I think that's a smart move from Juve and Ronaldo. Juve winning the CL is a matter of time with their performances in recent years. CR7 is the extra step they need to turn it into a reality.

As for him, and just like Zidane, he is leaving at the top ; in addition he'd be the player who made the difference for Juve in the CL, and also the one who won it with three different clubs; not to mention that Juve winning the league is a no brainer, while Madrid losing theirs is to a degree another no brainer.

Trophies: Check
Ego: Check
CL-> CR7L: Check
 
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Nedved said:
So far, yes. The arrivals of Cancelo, Perin, Spinazzola and Caldara is on paper very good business. Barzagli was a back up last year together with Rugani but Chiellini - Benatia are the starters, and they did very well. With Caldara now in the mix, we should be fine with or without Rugani. We still need something more in midfield unless Can and Bentancur take the next step. Matuidi and Khedira is just OK. Pjanic is superb. In attack we are currently more than fine, and even more so we’re Ronaldo to arrive. Possible lineup (4-2-3-1) if everyone stays:

Scz/Perin
Cancelo
Benatia/Caldara
Chiellini
Alex Sandro
Pjanic
Can/Bentancur/Matuidi
Cuadrado/Bernardeschi
Dybala
Douglas Costa
Higuain/Mandzukic (or Ronaldo!)

I think that’s very good and only lacking a world class midfielder next to Pjanic.
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Looks very good. Not sure it's going to win the CL though, with every other top team strengthening this summer (bar maybe Real if they sell you Ronaldo and don't buy a replacement). I think Can is a great acquisition for you. He'll do well there. Would have liked him on a free too. I'm still hoping Sandro won't be with you lot next season, which would leave a big gap.

Also, if you do buy Ronaldo, I don't see how you can financially get there without selling some top players to balance the books.

OT, do you know when the 2nd instalment of that Netflix Juve docu series will be aired?
 
Sky1981 said:
Another juve madrid final next year and ronaldo wins it for juve would be instant karma
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Believe me, it would be far less painful like this for many of us.

Btw, might juventus be interested in signing Cris' BBF Benzema? :D say, dybala+douglas costa straight swap in exchange :cool:. Moght even throw in some cash as a sweetener :lol:

@Vato @carvajal
 
I'm just not sure 100m + crazy wages is worth it for a 33 year old who's clearly starting to "lose" it.

On his best form he's still very dangerous, but i'm not sure building the team around him at this stage is a wise idea.
 
It's been 9 years "we" keep waiting on him to return and open thread every year. People just don't learn, the ship has sailing long time ago.
 
Juventus are selling someone important with Ronaldo incoming. I think it will be Mandzukic or Alex Sandro to go.
 
Don't want him back. Call me naive but I want to look forward to a new Manchester United with new legends.

All things considered, him going to Juve is great for all parties.
 
wr8_utd said:
I don't see Ronaldo being happy at his wages being paid in installments by Juve.
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What difference does it make as long as he gets his money? I'm sure he has enough money in the bank without the worry of when his next pay day is. :lol: As long as he gets the wage he's promised over the length of time he agreed what's the problem?
 
Should we sign him... No

Will it be a terribly bad decision... Hardly

He will improve our team definitely, at least to the extent that he is likely to be more in those scoring positions, but I am not losing sleep over getting him after all those years and all those "Back to Utd" stories every summer.
 
RedDevil@84 said:
Should we sign him... No

Will it be a terribly bad decision... Hardly

He will improve our team definitely, at least to the extent that he is likely to be more in those scoring positions, but I am not losing sleep over getting him after all those years and all those "Back to Utd" stories every summer.
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They would just be replaced with 'Back to Madrid' stories.
 
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