Cristiano Ronaldo Reportedly In Talks To Join Juventus

Juventus has reportedly begun making roster moves to be able to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.GETTY IMAGES

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly "growing increasingly unlikely" to continue his career with Real Madrid, according to Jesús Sánchez of MARCA. Barring a "last-minute change," Ronaldo will play for Juventus next season. The Italian club will reportedly pay €100M ($116.5M) to sign the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who is expected to earn €30M ($34.9M) per season. Juventus has reportedly "begun to make moves to make it possible to sign Ronaldo" (MARCA, 7/3). Sánchez also reported Ronaldo and Juventus "have already reached an agreement" for a contract until '22, according to Tuttosport. Despite Ronaldo's 33 years of age, Juventus is "eager to turn him into" the club's main striker by selling Gonzalo Higuaín during the ongoing transfer market (MARCA, 7/3).