CRISTIANO RONALDO is on the verge of joining Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
That’s according to the latest transfer prices provided by Sky Bet, who’ve SLASHED odds on the Portuguese superstar heading to the Middle East.
Any Saudi Pro League Club are favourites to sign Cristiano RonaldoGETTY
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The 37-year-old was available at 3/1 to join Saudi Pro League Club but he’s now offered at 1/5 to complete a deal in January.
The significant drop in price is perhaps a result of reports claiming Ronaldo could join Al-Nassr.
Spanish publication Marca claim he’s expected to sign a deal worth £173million per season (including advertisement and sponsorship deals) at the start of next month.
A return to his boyhood club Sporting Lisbon is next in the betting market at 8/1.
Ronaldo’s mum Dolores Aveiro has always predicted her son would return to the José Alvalade Stadium, where he netted five goals in 31 appearances in 2012/13.
However, meeting Ronaldo’s financial demands could be an issue for the Portuguese outfit.
Real Madrid follow at 10/1, ahead of Newcastle (12/1), Stateside with any MLS club at 16/1 and Premier League Chelsea at the same price.
Cristiano Ronaldo next club
Sky Bet odds
Any Saudi Pro League Club – 1/5
Sporting Lisbon – 8/1
Real Madrid – 10/1
Newcastle – 12/1
Any MLS Club – 16/1
Chelsea – 16/1
PSG – 16/1
Arsenal – 20/1
Barcelona – 20/1
Bayern Munich – 20/1
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has previously shown interest and held discussions with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes over the summer.
Axed manager Thomas Tuchel vetoed the proposal, but it could be a different story with Chelsea struggling for goals and Graham Potter now in charge.
Ronaldo became a free agent shortly after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
In the interview, Ronaldo spoke of being betrayed and disrespected by the club, while also accusing the Glazer family of not caring about what happens on the pitch.
He also revealed that manager Erik Ten Hag and others in the club’s hierarchy were trying to force him out.
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The damage between the two parties was irreparable, and United’s statement confirmed that Ronaldo had played his last game for the club.
Ronaldo then released his own, it said: “Following conversations with Manchester United, we have mutually agreed to end our contract early.
“I love Manchester United and I love the fans, that will never ever change. However, it feels like the right time for me to seek a new challenge.
“I wish the team every success for the remainder of the season and for the future.”
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