Ronaldo turns down audacious Chinese bid | Inquirer Sports

Ronaldo turns down audacious Chinese bid

/ 05:44 PM December 30, 2016

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, right, walks past Real Madrid's head coach Zinedine Zidane as he leaves the field during the final of the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament against Kashima Antlers in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. AP

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, right, walks past Real Madrid’s head coach Zinedine Zidane as he leaves the field during the final of the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament against Kashima Antlers in Yokohama, near Tokyo, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016. AP

World player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a world record £257million (300m euros, $317m) bid from China, his agent Jorge Mendes has claimed.

Mendes told Sky Sports Italia on Thursday that the unnamed Chinese Super League side had offered the 31-year-old Portuguese superstar a record £85m a year as salary.

Article continues after this advertisement

“From China, they’ve offered 300m euros to Real Madrid and more than 100m (euros) per year to the player,” said Mendes.

FEATURED STORIES

“But money is not everything. Real Madrid is his life. Cristiano is happy at Real Madrid and it is impossible to go to China.”

China has through its Super League clubs flexed considerable financial muscle in the international transfer market, most recently buying Brazilian international Oscar from Chelsea and Argentinian veteran Carlos Tevez—with the latter reportedly set to earn 38million euros a year.

Article continues after this advertisement

However, Mendes said the star of his stable was out of reach.

Article continues after this advertisement

“The Chinese market is a new market,” said Mendes.

Article continues after this advertisement

“They can buy a lot of players, but then again it is impossible to go for Ronaldo.

“Cristiano is the best player in the world and best ever. It is normal to have some offers.

Article continues after this advertisement

“He won the European Championship with Portugal, it’s like winning the Italian league with Genoa: they were not the favorite,” added the 50-year-old Portuguese.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

TAGS: Cristiano Ronaldo, Football, Real Madrid, Sports

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.