What if Cristiano Ronaldo joined Atletico Madrid? This is the rumor that has ignited the football world in recent hours and is causing nightmares for Real supporters. However, despite an existing interest on the part of the Portuguese, the operation promises to be complicated.
According to Ben Jacobs, the Colchoneros would distance themselves from a transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo. Although Diego Simeone is interested, Atletico would not be in a position to try anything, at least not without selling first. Even if the five-time Ballon d’Or winner agrees to take a pay cut, that wouldn’t allow the club to welcome him at the moment. The player would indeed be attracted by a departure to Atletico Madrid and would wait to see if Madrid’s finances can allow his arrival, he would also take the opportunity to see how much the word of El Cholo has value within the club.
Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, continues to explore possibilities, and has even probed FC Barcelona before the announcement of the arrival of Robert Lewandowski.
Manchester United maintain Ronaldo is not for sale, a stance that will be tested if/when a concrete offer is made. Ronaldo would be open to Atleti. Madrid and #UCL football is a strong fit. But Atleti aren’t in a position to move imminently even if Ronaldo took a pay cut.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 18, 2022
On Ronaldo’s side, the interest in Atleti is also very real. The challenge is around whether the financials of a move are possible and quickly and it’s also a test of how much say Simeone gets. One to watch, because there is some contact, but Atleti well aware of the challenges.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 18, 2022
to summarize
While a transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Atletico Madrid is announced, several elements would block the operation. According to Ben Jacobs, the Colchoneros would distance themselves from a transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo. Although Diego Simeone is interested, Atletico would not be in a position to try anything, at least not without selling first.
