There is zero chance Arteta takes on RonaldoArsenal maybe on a six month contract with his buddy Piers and Jesus out for the foreseeable future. That's the only club I can see in England and can't see that happening. Porto or Benfica who are in the last 16 of the champions might give him six months either. Realistically though would he even start for either of those three? There is a huge decline to the Ronaldo of last season and that's what happens with age. Its sad to see his decline and has said he wants to play till 40 so maybe Saudi Arabian league might be best for him as he won't hack been a bit part player for any decent team and don't think he wants MLS. Sporting probably suit him best if he still wants to play at a top level.
Bit tricky that when no one wanted to buy himThis situation is why we should sell players that wants out. Cash in and players out, less stress in the group and no more stupid interviews
The ironic thing is that Portuguese clubs are one of the last to want him.I think it's a bit disrespectful to just assume that all the Portuguese clubs are just dying to take on this burden.
They got Mbappe, Messi and Neymar, all of them younger and in greater shape. Why in the world would they swap out Neymar for Ronaldo.Paris for 6 months makes sense.
Mbappe, CR7, Messi.
That would be a ridiculous front 3, 4 years ago. Now it's more of a marketing sham but still would be cool to see once or twice.
They wouldnt win shit though.
Why would they do it ? All 3 of them are better players and they all can interchange in front 3.Paris for 6 months makes sense.
Mbappe, CR7, Messi.
That would be a ridiculous front 3, 4 years ago. Now it's more of a marketing sham but still would be cool to see once or twice.
They wouldnt win shit though.
He's not able though, he missed numerous of what should be easy chances over the course of this season against literal farmers.He's worth taking on for 6 months for a CL club. He's still able to score at clutch moments and over a close game it can be the difference.
No it wouldn't. All the players in their front three are far better than RonaldoParis for 6 months makes sense.
Mbappe, CR7, Messi.
That would be a ridiculous front 3, 4 years ago. Now it's more of a marketing sham but still would be cool to see once or twice.
They wouldnt win shit though.
Have you watched him at all this season?He's worth taking on for 6 months for a CL club. He's still able to score at clutch moments and over a close game it can be the difference.
He arrived to pre season late, I'm sure after the world cup he will be in march shape. Definitely still has something to offer to a CL team.Have you watched him at all this season?
He’s cooked, finito.
What level CL team? A side like Maccabi Haifa, maybe. No side that has designs of actually advancing will be interested, though.He arrived to pre season late, I'm sure after the world cup he will be in march shape. Definitely still has something to offer to a CL team.
Based on what?He arrived to pre season late, I'm sure after the world cup he will be in march shape. Definitely still has something to offer to a CL team.
The WC where he played a total of 3 group games plus 20 mins of K.O and was pretty much useless in all of them? The same level he displayed in his ~ 10 starts this season for United, plus a number of sub appearances?He arrived to pre season late, I'm sure after the world cup he will be in march shape. Definitely still has something to offer to a CL team.
He had 4 weeks of training since the pause in the season. Played some games and still has another week of training.The WC where he played a total of 3 group games plus 20 mins of K.O and was pretty much useless in all of them? The same level he displayed in his ~ 10 starts this season for United, plus a number of sub appearances?
Given his past exploits, your line of thinking is understandable, but sometimes you just have to trust your eyes. His decline this season isn’t just down to a lack of match sharpness, physically he’s so far behind now that the body can’t do what the mind wills it to anymore.
True, however he scored 24/25 goals last season and I don't think he's had such a dramatic drop off in the span of 6 months knowing the way he trains and maintains himself.It is deluded to think Ronaldo is not physically done. There is no evidence that he is in better shape now than he was even two months ago. Any attempts to suggest otherwise are based on hope and not evidence.
He literally did feck all in almost half of the games last season - that's 19 games. And those stats would look even worse if he didn't stat pad vs Norwich and Spurs.True, however he scored 24/25 goals last season and I don't think he's had such a dramatic drop off in the span of 6 months knowing the way he trains and maintains himself.
If he plays Norwich and Spurs every week, against whom he scored 8 (eight!) of his goals, he might be alright. When you take out those 8 goals in 4 games, you are left with 16 goals in 35 games. Not terrible, but not enough for a player who literally provides nothing else and needs the attack built around him. In the games he didn't score in, he was not just a passenger but one who slowed down the bus.True, however he scored 24/25 goals last season and I don't think he's had such a dramatic drop off in the span of 6 months knowing the way he trains and maintains himself.
He's a luxury poacher. No CL club would want him unless they already built around his playstyle.True, however he scored 24/25 goals last season and I don't think he's had such a dramatic drop off in the span of 6 months knowing the way he trains and maintains himself.
Sell Vlahovic to United, replace with Ronaldo?He arrived to pre season late, I'm sure after the world cup he will be in march shape. Definitely still has something to offer to a CL team.
Can't imagine benching neymar for Ronaldo. He's been their best player this season.Paris for 6 months makes sense.
Mbappe, CR7, Messi.
That would be a ridiculous front 3, 4 years ago. Now it's more of a marketing sham but still would be cool to see once or twice.
They wouldnt win shit though.
I’m sure he would have a clause in his contact to start every match. This signing is not about wining matches, it’s about promoting football in Saudi Arabia.Just had a look at the Al Nassr squad and I don't think Ronaldo is guaranteed to start for them. They have Vincent Aboubakar who had a really good world cup for Cameroon and Talisca who is 28 and has got 5 goals in 6 games so far this season.
I can see more time on the bench for him.
