Cristiano Ronaldo ‘willing to take 30 per cent pay cut’ to leave Man Utd with superstar keen on Atletico Madrid transfer
CRISTIANO RONALDO is reportedly willing to take a 30 per cent pay cut to leave Manchester United this summer.
The Atletico Madrid target, 37, is keen on quitting Old Trafford this summer.
And despite being regarded as a Real Madrid legend, Ronnie is ready to put rivalries aside with a switch to their city rivals.
Ben Jacobs claims the Portuguese superstar is ready to reduce his wages, with his current £360,000-a-week salary keeping Diego Simeone from making a move.
Ronaldo has already taken a 25 per cent pay cut at United after they missed out on a top four finish last season.
Losing his £480k-a-week salary is partly why Ronaldo wants to leave the Theatre of Dreams.
But his apparent willingness to take another pay cut indicates he will do all in his power to move this summer, with partner Georgina Rodriguez also keen on returning to Spain.
Ronaldo has been training by himself in Lisbon after Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel reportedly ruled out a move.
And United boss Erik ten Hag admits he has no idea when Ronnie will report for duty.
Ten Hag said: [Am I concerned?] “Of course. But concerning is maybe not the right word.
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“I focus on the players who are here, they are doing really well, they are in good shape, I prefer to focus on that and develop that.
“I cannot wait for him to come in. When he does then we will integrate him.”
Ten Hag has also urged United bosses to move for more attackers this summer.
He added: “With the number of games. You need more options in offence.
“I think it’s vital if you want to get success, the season is really long. But we also have still time to fill that in.
“I am really happy with the performance of the midfield and offence at this moment.
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“But I also know that this season there are a lot of games, there is a World Cup, so we need more options.
“We have a good team, we need a good squad to get the right results at the end of the season.”