Chelsea have indicated they are no longer interested in signing Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo after holding talks with representatives of the Portuguese striker.
Jorge Mendes is understood to have offered Chelsea the opportunity to sign the 37-year-old after Ronaldo told United he wanted to leave Old Trafford because of what he perceives as a lack of ambition in his transfer business. summer. Mendes held talks with Todd Boehly about a possible transfer in recent weeks, and it was understood the Chelsea co-owner was intrigued by the idea of buying the five-time Golden Ball winner.
However, it is believed that Chelsea, who on Wednesday completed the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City for £ 50 million, have turned down the opportunity after talks with Thomas Tuchel. The coach plans to model a versatile and fluid attack and, having allowed Romelu Lukaku to join the Internazionale on loan, has as main blow options Kai Havertz, Timo Werner, Sterling and Armanda Broja. Broja, who spent last season on loan at Southampton, has aroused great interest from West Ham.
Chelsea are unlikely to add more offensive reinforcements as Tuchel concentrates on strengthening his defense, although it is understood Chelsea are still in the market for a versatile striker who could also offer coverage to Reece James as right side.
Ronaldo has also been offered at Bayern Munich, Naples and Paris Saint-Germain, although German champions have said they will not chase a player who scored 24 goals in 38 games with United last season. Ronaldo mentioned family reasons after not returning to training at United last week and has not joined the team for the pre-season tour.
According to reports in Portugal on Wednesday, an anonymous Saudi club has offered Ronaldo a contract worth around £ 100 million per season, but it is believed his preference is to stay in Europe and play in the League. of Champions.