5 players who might benefit from Ronaldo's move to Juventus

Every football fan around the globe have a couple of questions on their minds - will Cristiano Ronaldo move to Juventus? Will the Portuguese switch to Serie A after spending 9 years at Madrid? Will The Bernabeu still be his home next season or will Turin be where he’ll be plying his trade?

These questions will only be answered once Cristiano Ronaldo confirms which club he’ll be playing for next season.

It is fair to say that it is not just fans waiting for some clarity over the reigning Ballon d'Or winner's future, the players as well are curious to know where the Real Madrid winger will play next season.

While the Real Madrid board and most of the players will be at a loss if Ronaldo decides to leave Madrid owing to the fact that the legendary number 7 has been terrific for Los Blancos, while there will be a few disappointed, it is fair to say that some big names in football will be happy about the move.

Certain big players will find this news encouraging.

Here we present 5 players who might benefit from Ronaldo's move to Juventus.

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#1 Neymar

Neymar - PSG talisman

The obvious replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid is none other than Brazil's Neymar. The former Barcelona employee moved to PSG last season in order to come out of Lionel Messi's shadow and be the best in the world.

While his performances have been terrific for the French club, Neymar must have felt from day one that Ligue 1 is not of La Liga's standard. If the Brazilian wishes to be the best player on earth then he needs to be playing in a much more competitive league and a bigger club.

And what better option can he get than Real Madrid - the reigning champions of Europe. Real’s stature is evident worldwide and it would be a perfect option for Neymar to have a genuine shot at the Ballon d'Or sometime in the near future.

No doubt PSG are giants of European football, but when it comes to Real Madrid, most top clubs come second.

#2 Eden hazard

Hazard - maestro

If not Neymar then definitely Eden Hazard. The Belgian has spent the previous 6 seasons in the English Premier League and has developed into one of the best players in the world, often drawing comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo for his playing style, the Chelsea winger will certainly relish the opportunity to play at his dream club - Real Madrid.

Eden hazard fits the bill to be Ronaldo's heir at Bernabeu, the PFA player of the season award winner in the 2014-15 season is one of the best players in the EPL but to be able to compete for the title of best player in the world, Hazard needs to accomplish some European success.

Chelsea had a poor season last time out, failing to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League, thus hazard will be tempted by a move to Madrid where not only will he get to participate in Europe's elite competition but also have a shot at claiming the trophy

With all said, being the next leading man for Real Madrid will be a golden opportunity for Eden Hazard to become the best in the world.

#3 Gareth Bale

Bale - scored 2 against Liverpool in the UCL final

The Welshman moved to Real Madrid in 2013, becoming their galactico signing that year. While the former Spurs man has been a hit at Madrid, he somewhat failed to become the leading man for Los Blancos. With all the tricks in his bag, coupled with scintillating speed, Bale has every box ticked to be their star man.

The 28-year-old winger from Wales has had an injury-plagued career at Madrid, but whenever given a chance - Bale has lived up to the hype.

Signed by Real Madrid for a then world record, Bale was expected to be their next leading man something which didn't happen with Cristiano Ronaldo's ever-dominant presence.

Bale has somewhat been in Ronaldo's shadow at Madrid, and with the Portuguese set to leave the club, it presents the perfect opportunity for the Welshman to be the leading man for the 13 time UCL winners.

It takes something magical to be the alpha dog in a team that has Cristiano Ronaldo in the ranks but with the Portuguese legend about to leave, this might be Bale's time.

Gareth Bale was at his best in the recent UCL final win for real Madrid over Liverpool as the Welshman single-handedly won the final, coming off the bench with two sensational goals. This just proves that when given an opportunity, Bale does get the job done.

#4 Marco Asensio

Asensio - prodigy

Perhaps the least on anyone’s expectations. Well, Marco Asensio is one of the hottest young talents around Europe and Real Madrid do understand that they have a gem in their hands. Asensio has been vital for Los Blancos so far and has made full use of every opportunity presented to him.

But the Spanish international is growing each season and first-team football is necessary for his trajectory of growth. If Real stick to their current team, then Asensio ticks every box to become Ronaldo's successor. The Bernabeu crowd love the young Spanish international due to his sensational performances.

If Ronaldo leaves for Juventus, it will be a good chance for Marco Asensio to grab some first-team football and fulfill his potential at one of the biggest clubs in the world.

#5 Lionel Messi

La Pulga!

Lionel Messi has had to witness Real Madrid's exquisite dominance in Europe. With 3 back to back UCL titles, Los Blancos have been the team to beat in Europe. If there is anything the Argentine wants at Barcelona, it is to end Madrid's dominance in the UCL.

One man who has been the epitome of Real Madrid's UCL success is his nemesis - Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese is way ahead in terms of goals scored in UCL, and has been the driving force behind Real’s back to back UCL titles.

With Ronaldo set to leave, the Madrid club will find it hard to repeat their heroics in Europe's elite club competition.

With Real bound to be vulnerable at first due to Ronaldo's switch to Juventus, this could be the best opportunity for Lionel Messi to guide Barcelona back to the top position in Europe.

With Ronaldo taking a lead in their storied rivalry, it seems Messi will benefit from the Portuguese's switch to Juventus as players have found settling into a new side a hard task at first.