5 possible destinations for Cristiano Ronaldo

Modified Jun 16, 2017 17:22 GMT

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 03: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates with his winners medal after victory in the UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Real Madrid at National Stadium of Wales on June 3, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) — Is this Cristiano Ronaldo’s last moment in a Real Madrid shirt?

#4 Chinese Super League

CHINA OUT BEIJING, CHINA - JUNE 28: Ultra supporters and fans of the Beijing Guoan FC celebrate together after a goal against Chongcing Lifan FC during their Chinese Super League match on June 28, 2015 in Beijing, China. There are growing legions of ardent supporters and fans of China's football clubs. The government is also trying to foster a football culture in the country by mandating football programs in 20,000 Chinese schools in a recent plan devised by President Xi Jinping to make China a football power.. (Photo by Kevin Frayer/Getty Images) — Ronaldo could boost his profile in Asia with a move to the Chinese Super League

Earlier this month, reports emerged that a Chinese Super League club had lodged a €180 million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo, with attempts to tempt the Portuguese star with an incredible €1 million-a-week salary.

Moving to China would evaporate Ronaldo’s chances of a Ballon d’Or, but the Portuguese star would certainly not earn a similar amount elsewhere. The 32-year-old has to look at life beyond retirement, and having won everything there is to win, save the World Cup, no one would begrudge him cashing out with a move to Asia.

Getting Ronaldo would represent a game-changing coup for the Chinese Super League, whose profile has already improved due to the influx of Brazilian players at their peak. The legion of Ronaldo fans would turn their eyes to China, while Ronaldo could also improve his brand recognition in Asia.

Edited by Staff Editor