Because of Cristiano Ronaldo: Isn't Robert Lewandowski going to Barcelona after all?
Created: 07/07/2022 04:56
By: Antonio Jose Riether
According to current reports, FC Barcelona is planning a coup: signing Cristiano Ronaldo.
This would probably have an impact on the future of Robert Lewandowski.
Munich – During the summer transfer window, many a big deal could go through, also because well-known players are on the market or want to switch.
There is currently a lot of speculation about the world star Cristiano Ronaldo, and FC Bayern has also been associated with a commitment from the Portuguese.
Now Ronaldo's advisor Jorge Mendes is said not to have met with those responsible in Munich - but with the President of FC Barcelona.
Cristiano Ronaldo |
Born: February 5, 1985 in Funchal (Portugal) |
Previous professional stations: Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus Turin |
Current team: Manchester United |
Caps for Portugal: 189 (117 goals) |
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According to Spanish sports newspaper
AS
, such a scenario is likely as Barca president Joan Laporta is still looking for a suitable new signing for the offensive and Ronaldo is looking for a new challenge at a top club.
The meeting between the Portuguese advisor and the person responsible for Barcelona on Monday is said to have been not just about Ronaldo.
According to the report, other clients of the intermediary were also the subject of the conversation, such as Ruben Neves from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Rafa Leao from AC Milan and ManCity star Bernardo Silva.
Despite the prominent candidates, Mendes and Laporta are said to have spoken more specifically about the modalities of a Ronaldo commitment in the summer, as
AS
writes.
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Already last summer, when the separation between Ronaldo and Juventus Turin was imminent, Barcelona is said to have considered a transfer of the Portuguese.
Due to the Catalan top club's catastrophic economic situation, however, this was rejected, and Ronaldo subsequently moved to Manchester United for a second time.
Last year he only finished sixth with the English team, which obviously doesn't live up to his expectations.
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United.
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After a year he would like to leave the Red Devils to get a taste of the Champions League again at the age of 37 and possibly collect one or two titles.
That's why he is said to have asked for a corresponding leave of absence, on Monday he was also absent from the start of training - according to the report he was staying in Portugal due to personal matters.
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Barcelona aren't the only club eyeing Ronaldo.
According to AS
, Chelsea, AS Roma and SSC Naples are interested, and FC Bayern is also mentioned, even if sports director Hasan Salihamidzic has already denied the rumors.
Regardless of their position on a Ronaldo change, the people of Munich are a decisive factor for FC Barcelona.
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In recent weeks, the Catalans have tried to lure Robert Lewandowski away from his last year of contract with increasing offers.
However, so far they have only burned their fingers.
Bayern want to keep their goal scorer and thus their word, according to
AS
the bosses are now even refusing to negotiate.
Should Ronaldo actually choose Barcelona, the Lewandowski issue would probably also be off the table.
Although the Pole is still the Blaugrana's primary target, Barca are now also considering other options.
(ajr)
