Napoli and Portugal defender Mario Rui refuses to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to the Stadio Maradona: ‘We are ready to welcome him with open arms.’
The Portuguese striker has been linked with a move to the Stadio Maradona. Multiple sources, including Sky Sport Italia and Rai, claim Jorge Mendes is working on a deal to bring CR7 to Naples and Victor Osimhen to Manchester United.
As per Rai, Napoli value Osimhen at €120m and would only get Ronaldo on loan and with the entire salary paid by the Red Devils.
Ronaldo’s compatriot Mario Rui has fuelled speculation of a possible transfer to the Stadio Maradona for the ex-Juventus striker.
“I know him well and he gives his best in environments like the one of Naples,” the left-back told Napoli’s official radio Radio Kiss Kiss.
“A player like him can do well everywhere he goes and he becomes unstoppable when he feels support from the fans. Cristiano is a legend in Portugal and like any other dressing room, we’d be ready to welcome him with open arms.”
Ronaldo returned to Manchester United a year ago, joining the Red Devils from Juventus. He scored 101 goals in 134 appearances during his three-year spell in Turin.
Osimhen has scored 30 goals in 64 appearances with Napoli and his contract at the Stadio Maradona runs out in June 2025.
Ronaldo is the highest paid player in the EPL. Theres no way hes taking a 90% paycut to go to Napoli
Rui can go play with his friend at MU.
Stay out of Campagnia CR7
@G if you read the article you would see that Man United would still be paying his entire salary so he wouldn’t be taking a paycut. There also have been reports that Man United would cover 75% of it while Napoli covers 25%, either way he will still be getting his money.
I’d prefer to keep Osimhen over CR7 but if Napoli somehow manage to swindle Man United out of €120m + Ronaldo + they cover Ronaldo’s salary, that might be the best deal in the history of football. I love Osimhen but he’s going to likely leave in the next 1-2 years anyways and until he proves he can score against the top teams I don’t think he’s earned a €100m valuation yet.