Published 19:40 IST, March 31st 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo could QUIT Juventus for $77.54 million amid coronavirus crisis: Report
Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo might be forced out of the club as the Juve struggle with their financial situation amid the coronavirus lockdown.
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Juventus superstar Cristia Ronaldo could be forced to quit club in order for Serie A giants to balance ir books in summer. Cristia Ronaldo Juventus exit news may shock football fans around globe but coronavirus situation in Italy has impacted financial situation of most clubs in country. Most recently, Cristia Ronaldo, along with his clubmates agreed on a pay cut as Juventus need to re-distribute ws towards or staff members at club.
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Cristia Ronaldo Juventus exit: Cristia Ronaldo pay cut beginning of end?
Daniel Rugani was first player to test positive for coronavirus in Serie A. Rugani's Juventus teammates Blaise Matuidi and Paulo Dybala n tested positive. With Serie A suspended, clubs aren't generating eugh revenue through sale of tickets r through telecast of matches to pay off players' ws. refore, Serie A clubs decided to wave player ws for four months due to outbreak of coronavirus in Italy. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristia Ronaldo also has to undergo same procedure but his w bill at Juventus has called for closer inspection.
Cristia Ronaldo Juventus exit: Cristia Ronaldo pay cut update
Cristia Ronaldo pay cut report suggested that Juventus have issues with ir financial books. 35-year-old is Serie A's runaway highest earner, making €31 million ($34 million) a season. Paying nearly €600,000 ($657,000) a week to keep Ronaldo at Juventus, Italian giants have some respite following Cristia Ronaldo pay cut news amid coronavirus crisis. However, in order to keep ir own books balanced and in check, Ronaldo's exit from Turin could be on cards.
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Cristia Ronaldo Juventus exit: elusive Champions League
Juventus bought Cristia Ronaldo from Real Madrid back in summer of 2018 in order to attain elusive Champions League title. However, despite netting 21 goals in Serie A last term, and winning title, Champions League target remained unfulfilled. It is reported by Il Messaggero that Juventus will demand around £62.5 million ($77.54 million) for Cristia Ronaldo, as his contract expires in 2022.
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Cristia Ronaldo Juventus exit: Italy coronavirus update
With death toll breaching 11,500 due to coronavirus in Italy, country is impacted severely by spread of plague. re are over 101,000 cases of coronavirus victims in Italy and just over 14,600 have recovered. Serie A might t resume anytime soon as coronavirus continues to spread in Italy with every passing day.
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19:39 IST, March 31st 2020