Cristiano Ronaldo Transfer News & Odds

With around a month remaining in the summer transfer window, Cristiano Ronaldo's future is still up in the air.

After missing United’s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia due to “family reasons”, Ronaldo has made it clear to United bosses that he is trying to force a move away from Old Trafford this summer.

As a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and the champions league all-time leading goalscorer, Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of his generation. Cristiano was the first player to win five UEFA champions league titles, winning one with United in 2008 and a further four during his time at Real Madrid.

Ronaldo's desire for more champions league success is a key factor behind his attempts to leave Manchester this summer. After finishing sixth in the Premier League last season, United were unable to qualify for the champions league.

The Portuguese talisman will have to move away from Manchester if he is to play in a 20th consecutive year of Champions League football next season.

With a year still remaining on his contract, set to expire on June 30 2023, Ronaldo and his agent, Jorge Mendes will have to come to an agreement with the United board if he is to move.

After making 196 appearances for United from 2003-2009, Ronaldo Rejoined the red devils under the leadership of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in August 2021, signing a two-year contract worth £53,040,000. However, after a disappointing start to the season, Solskjaer was sacked in November following a 4-1 defeat to Watford.

Despite a poor campaign for United, Ronaldo was able to maintain his prolific goalscoring, being the reds top scorer with 18 goals in what was his first premier league campaign in 14 years.

The Portuguese captain also had some characteristic champions league performances, notably scoring a last-minute winner against Villarreal to complete a 2-1 comeback.

Last Tuesday, Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes held crunch talks with Erik ten Hag at United’s training complex at Carrington. Despite lengthy discussions, ten Hag was unable to change the forward's mind and he remains determined to leave Manchester this summer.

The current odds of Ronaldo staying in Manchester are 4/9. Click on the link to claim this bet in your bet slip!

Sporting Lisbon have reportedly entered talks to sign Ronaldo on a year-long loan deal. This move would signal the return of Cristiano to where he made his first team breakthrough at age 16.

Under the leadership of Ruben Amorim, Sporting finished second in the Primeira Liga last season, securing their place in the Champions league. The return of Ronaldo may provide the necessary goals required to overcome Porto next campaign.

There are some reservations within the Sporting board that making such a high-profile signing may disrupt the squad balance. Sporting chief Ruben Amorim has stated that signing Ronaldo would drastically “change the dynamic” of the team.

The astronomical wages that would be required to bring Ronaldo to Lisbon may be a further stumbling block to overcome if this deal is to be completed.

The odds of Cristiano making a return to Lisbon are 3/1.

Atletico finished third in La Liga last season and could use the skills of Ronaldo to help compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona this campaign. Under the leadership of Diego Simeone since 2011, Atleti have won the league twice, the most recent coming in the 2020/21 campaign.

Ronaldo is very familiar with Madrid after spending nine years at Real, winning four Champions leagues and two league titles. He reportedly owns a £4.8 million house in the La Finca neighbourhood of Madrid.

Atletico fans have made their views clear that they do not want Ronaldo added to their squad. Some fans displayed banners stating “CR7 NOT WELCOME” during Atleticos' 4-0 pre-season victory against third-tier Numancia.

The odds of this deal occurring are currently 10/1.

The Portuguese superstar may look to stay in the Premier League by completing a move to west London and guaranteeing champions league football next season.

Despite the cash provided by the Todd Boehly-led consortium takeover of Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel is yet to make many significant additions to Chelsea’s striking options this transfer window, having signed Kalidou Koulibaliy and Raheem Sterling so far.

After the departure of Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan, Chelsea are in need of a prolific goalscorer to help them compete with Manchester City and Liverpool this campaign.

Chelsea fans may be encouraged by Todd Boehly's meeting with Jorge Mendes in Portugal at the end of June, where Cristiano moving to Stamford Bridge was reportedly a topic of conversation.

Boehly appointed himself interim sporting director of Chelsea on the new board of directors, so his influence may be pivotal in a deal for Ronaldo.

The odds of Ronaldo joining Thomas Tuchel's side are currently 14/1.