3 Reasons Why Cristiano Ronaldo Could Join Juventus

#1 An uncertain future for Real Madrid

Zidane revealing his decision to leave as Fiorentino Perez looks on nervously

Last season, Real Madrid won their 13th European Cup, putting them six clear of second-placed AC Milan. Their victory over Liverpool in Kiev was also Los Blancos’ third European cup in a row; a feat that was last achieved by Bayern Munich between 1974 to 1976.

On the surface then, it seems all is well at the Santiago Bernabeu, given Real Madrid’s dominance on the European stage in recent years. However, a simple look below the surface reveals some very deep problems.

Nobody could have predicted the manner in which Real Madrid surrendered the Spanish league title, as they finished 17 points behind Barcelona. Despite all the achievements, the mighty Real Madrid look to be a club on the decline; something Ronaldo does not want to be part of.

The departure of the legendary player and manager Zinedine Zidane sent shockwaves right through the Bernabeu and beyond. Zidane felt as though he had taken the team as far as he could and thought they needed a “new discourse”; an outlook that is perfectly understandable given the achievements and the records broken.

The appointment of the Frenchman’s replacement Julien Lopetegui was done in the most Real Madrid way possible, as Fiorentino Perez pulled out all the stops to get his man, even disregarding their own national side's World Cup chances in the process.

To top this, the Real Madrid squad is ageing with Luka Modric, Keylor Navas, Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema all on the wrong side of 30. Although Gareth Bale has undisputed talent, his injury record and intention to move away from the Bernabeu mean he is not in a position to replace the Portuguese legend.

Although the likes of Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez may come good in the future, Los Blancos simply do not have enough to replace a man like Ronaldo in the immediate future.