The Blues have been connected with a spectacular move for Cristiano Ronaldo, who is widely considered as one of the best players of all time.
As we near the end of the summer transfer window in 2022, one rumor persists. Cristiano Ronaldo to Chelsea.
The Blues were approached about signing the 37-year-old earlier this summer, but Thomas Tuchel is said to have declined the offer. However, as the transfer market closes and Chelsea’s problems with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang grow, is it something Chelsea may revisit
With that being said, sportpage has compiled a list of the most recent Ronaldo rumors.
Ten Hag confirms Ronaldo plans
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has insisted Ronaldo will be staying at Old Trafford this summer. Numerous clubs have been linked with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner but with time running out, he now looks set to stay in Manchester.
When asked if Ronaldo was part of his plans, Ten Hag replied: “Clear, of course. I just said we need quality players. You need more to cover all the games, to keep the consistency going, that is what we strive for.”
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is said to have met Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes to discuss a potential transfer swoop for the Portuguese star as he grows disgruntled at the lack of business Manchester United has done so far this summer.
With 12 months left on his contract and not knowing how long he has left at the top level, the potential of a transfer exit this summer, one year after returning to United is on the cards with Bayern Munich already turning down this idea. Step up, Chelsea. And The Athletic has reported that new owner Boehly has met with Ronaldo’s agent Mendes in Portugal last week to discuss a number of topics. CR7’s future was one of the things discussed in this encounter.
Whether or not Chelsea make a move for the player in question remains to be seen.
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has already indirectly rubbished any chances of moving to Chelsea by admitting that he is ”happy to be where he is right now in the Premier League amid speculation that the forward is beginning to become frustrated with the transfer activity of the Red Devils.
It is understood that Man City’s Raheem Sterling is the main attacking priority being pursued at this current moment by Chelsea but when the prospect of Ronaldo comes on the table, that plan can easily change. Multiple attackers are expected to be signed this summer to compensate for potential Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech exits amid AC Milan and Juventus talks but will the 37-year-old really be one of those brought in?
Well, based on the words of the man himself, he has admitted that he is ‘happy’ where he is to rubbish any potential Chelsea transfer talk, as the 37-year-old has also looked forward to life under ten Hag next season. “I was and still am very happy to be here,” he said in a recent interview. “I know (ten Hag) did a fantastic job for Ajax and that he’s an experienced coach but we need to give him time and things need to change the way he wants.
“I hope we have success. I wish him the best. We are happy and excited. Let’s believe that next year we are going to win trophies. I believe that Manchester [United] will be where they belong. Sometimes it takes time, but I still believe.”
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