Cristiano Ronaldo news: The Portugal international has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Ronaldo joined Manchester United from Juventus during the 2021 summer transfer window. He enjoyed a decent debut season at Old Trafford, scoring 18 goals in 30 Premier League games.
However, he showed his desire to leave the English giants this summer due to their failure to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. But no club was willing to match his salary demands.
The 37-year-old attacker will reportedly double down on his efforts to move away from Old Trafford after the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo: PSG is interested in signing the Manchester United star
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According to The Sun (via Sportskeeda), Paris Saint-Germain have identified Cristiano Ronaldo as a potential candidate to replace Lionel Messi if he leaves next summer.
Messi has been in brilliant form this season, registering five goals and seven assists in nine Ligue 1 appearances. However, his current contract at the Parc des Princes is due to expire at the end of this season.
He has the option to extend it for another season but has yet to make a decision due to interest from his club Barcelona in re-signing him. He will reportedly make the decision for him after the FIFA World Cup.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo has struggled with his playing time this term, starting just one game in the league. It will be ideal for him if the French giants make an approach to sign him in the next transfer window.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia names Ronaldo his idol
Napoli attacker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has cited Cristiano Ronaldo as his childhood icon.
Speaking to the media, he said (via Sportskeeda): “Cristiano Ronaldo is my idol, even if the first was Guti from Real Madrid. When he would play in the streets of Tbilisi with my friends, he would wear a white shirt and write his name on the back”.
The Georgia international has been a revelation since joining the Napoli side from Dinamo Batumi this summer. He has appeared in eight league games this season, scoring five goals and providing one more assist. The 21-year-old attacker also recorded a goal and two assists in three UEFA Champions League games.
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has also revealed that he was aware of Kvaratskhelia’s progress during his time at Napoli. He said, “It was a great emotion, he made me happy and I thank him from the bottom of my heart.”
