After another disappointing season in the Saudi Pro League – in spite of Cristiano Ronaldo The leading league in goal-al-Nassr succeeded only a third place. After the end of the campaign, the 40-year-old lost a cryptic message that suggested at his next move: “This chapter is over. The story? Still written. Grateful for all.”
With its contract that will expire at the end of June, Ronaldo is prepared to become a free agent. One of the most talked about landing sites is Major League Soccer (MLS), where global stars like Lionel Messi, Marco Reus and Olivier Giroud already make waves.
This trait would be massive for both Ronaldo and the league – giving the Portuguese icon a chance to grow its brand in North America, just as Messi has done and offer Ml Another global superstar to increase their profile.
However, there are significant obstacles. Head among them is Ronaldo’s salary: Currently earning around 200 million dollars per yearHe is The world’s highest paid athletes. However, Messi MLS’s pay chart tops with a reported $ 20.4 million per year. When you factify his Off-Field-Income-Incalling Revenue Shares from Apple TV and other offers-Tigs Messi’s total climbing to $ 50-60 million per yearaccording to ESPN.
In order to even approach Ronaldo’s wage expectations, an MLS club would need an open Appointed player (DP) slotWhich allows up to three players to exceed the league’s payroll without a penalty. Currently, 18 teams – possibly 19 depending on Inter Miamis DP status – could theoretically make a move.
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Here are some of the most realistic destinations:
From Miami
Dream scenario for fans: Messi and Ronaldo together in the same team. If David Beckham pulls it out, it would be an outstanding moment in football history. The move would be a marketing sensation and give Ronaldo a shot at playing in FIFA Club World Cup In June-about Al-Nassr, you agree to release him early.
Whether Miami currently has a free DP site is unclear. Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba started the season as DPS. But after Alba’s latest contract renewal, MLS’s website now lists him as a International playerPossibly releases a DP site.
New York City FC
A return to big names can be in the cards for NYCFC. PAST -legends like David Villa, Andrea Pirlo and Frank Lampard Made headlines here, and Ronaldo could immediately become the face of the franchise. The club is the playoffs relevant and has ownership of Manchester City, a Team Ronaldo almost 2021.
Minnesota United
Although it is not a traditional supermarket law and with a little history of signing global stars, Minnesota may surprise. There is at least one reported connection between the club and Ronaldo, making it a dark horse alternative.
San Diego FC
MLS’s latest franchise is up and running with one 8-3-4 Record. With Hirving Lozano and Anders Dreyer They occupied two of their DP sites and reportedly had interest in Kevin de BruyneAlthough it has cooled down. Can Ronaldo be their Marquee signing instead?
