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Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo seems to have reached the end of the road in Turin.
Over the last few days, there have been a lot of rumours linking the Portuguese with a move away from the Allianz Stadium, with Manchester City reported to be well-placed to secure his signature.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's stint in Turin didn't turn out as he would have hoped for. The attacker was signed with the expectation that he would lead the Bianconeri to Champions League glory, which has eluded them for more than two decades. Despite proving his worth with a lot of incredible performances in the tournament, he fell short in his quest, as Juventus failed to assemble a great team around him.
With less than a year left on his contract with the Serie A giants, Ronaldo is already thinking about his next destination. It now seems he might be joining Manchester City.
On that note, here are five reasons why the Cityzens could be the perfect option for him:
#5 Cristiano Ronaldo will have more support around him
It was obvious last season that Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't getting enough support at Juventus.
The attacker played his part by contributing an impressive tally of 36 goals and four assists across competitions. But he was let down by the failure of his teammates to step up on many occasions, especially when in terms of creating chances.
At Manchester City, though, the Portuguese would be surrounded by world-class players in every area. With the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish running riot from behind, Ronaldo would get plenty of goalscoring chances, something he hasn't always had at Juventus.
#4 Cristiano Ronaldo will have a better chance of winning trophies
Juventus and Manchester City are both big clubs, but they are treading contrasting paths at the moment. The Bianconeri have failed to make any statement in Europe over the last few years, and they fell even further by losing their dominance in Serie A last season.
However, Manchester City have gone from strength to strength over the last few years. The Cityzens claimed three Premier League titles, four Carling Cups and one FA Cup amid other honours in the last four seasons. They even took it a step further by making it to their first Champions League final, which they lost to Chelsea.
Even though Cristiano Ronaldo has won a lot of trophies in his career, considering his winning mentality, he'll surely love to add a few more to his burgeoning cabinet. Manchester City would make that easy for him, as they're the most dominant team in English football and perhaps in Europe right now.
#3 The Pep Guardiola factor
Pep Guardiola's presence at the Etihad Stadium is another reason why Cristiano Ronaldo should consider leaving Juventus for Manchester City this summer. It goes without saying that the Spaniard has been the best manager in the game for well over a decade now.
Guardiola does a great job in terms of bringing out the best from his players. The likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Kevin De Bruyne became world-class superstars under the Spaniard's tutelage. Working with such a legendary manager could do wonders to Cristiano Ronaldo, even at this stage of his career.
The City tactician has already built a fearsome team at the Etihad Stadium. All that's left is to have a player who could decide the fate of games single-handedly, and Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best in that respect. From many perspectives, the two parties need each other, making them a perfect match.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo is no stranger to the Premier League
It is almost certain that Cristiano Ronaldo will become a dominant force in the Premier League if he joins Manchester City this summer. That's because the Portuguese knows what it takes to succeed in the English top flight, having impressed there during his stint at Manchester United more than a decade ago.
Ronaldo spent six years in the Premier League, recording an impressive 84 goals and 45 assists to his name in 196 appearances for the Red Devils. He also won three league titles, one Champions League, two Carling Cups, one FA Cup and his first Ballon d'Or award while he was at Old Trafford.
It would be a great sight for the fans to see the Portuguese running riot in the Premier League once again. He could surely be welcomed with open arms when he returns to the league from where his career literally took off.
#1 To win his 6th Ballon d’Or award
One thing that separates Cristiano Ronaldo from others is his determination to win all the time. Even though he already has five Ballon d'Or accolades in his cabinet, it is certain the Portuguese fancies his chances of claiming the coveted prize once again, especially as his eternal rival Lionel Messi has six such accolades to his name.
To win the Ballon d'Or award, one needs to have a solid team, a great manager with great tactics and players who are capable of delivering on the grandest of stages. Ronaldo will get all of that and more at Manchester City.
With Pep Guardiola running the show from the dugout and players like Kevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish exerting their dominance on the opposition, City have a winning combination. Add to that the likes of Bernardo Silva and Kyle Walker working tirelessly across the pitch and Ronaldo scoring upfront, the Cityzens could become an indomitable team in England and Europe for a while.
