CRISTIANO RONALDO is back to being unemployed following Portugal’s World Cup defeat to Morocco.
But the superstar has received his first offer – from 14th-tier AFC Crewe who are plotting a club-record £35-a-week for Ronaldo.
AFC Crewe have offered Ronaldo a £35-a-week contractAFP
Manchester United and Ronaldo, 37, parted ways mid-season following the player’s explosive sit-down interview with SunSport columnist and TalkTV main man Piers Morgan.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner accused Man Utd of betrayal, and slammed the lack of investment in the club’s infrastructure.
Present United figures such as boss Erik ten Hag were in the firing line, with Ronaldo admitting he does not respect the Dutchman.
And former team-mates Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney were also slammed for their criticism.
Ronaldo got his wish of an exit from Old Trafford, albeit a few months late, after slamming the club.
And non-league AFC Crewe have seized the opportunity to try and sign the legendary forward on a club-record £35-a-week – a significant decrease on the £500,000-a-week contract he had at United.
The 14th-tier side, playing in the Crewe and District League Premier Division, had a whip-round to fund the transfer of the free agent.
They tweeted: “We can confirm that the club has made an official approach to sign free agent Cristiano Ronaldo on a one-year deal.
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“Should Cristiano accept the offer, he would become AFC Crewe’s highest paid player, taking home £35 per week.”
Ronaldo now needs to decide his future after being sent home from Qatar following Portugal’s 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco.
And he could be denied a chance to join Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr, who are now targeting a move for Roberto Firmino.