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Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe to Use Cristiano Ronaldo as an Example to Warn Manchester United Stars

Published 01/13/2024, 10:26 AM EST

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After his exit from Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo is flourishing with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. On the other side, the Red Devils led by Erik Ten Hag, have also moved on from the saga. But, the new owners plan to use the Al Nassr star’s exit as an example. Billionaire owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is going to do it to warn the other stars at the club.

At the moment, the Premier League giants will hope that they can improve in the second half of the season. However, the owners will have plenty of decisions to make about the long-term future of the club.

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There are many examples that the Manchester United fans can show how the Glazers have messed it up. One of the recent examples was when they reportedly announced the Cristiano Ronaldo rule. It indicated that the Red Devils would not offer a weekly wage of over 200,000 pounds after the Ronaldo debacle. But, the club soon broke the rule. They signed Mason Mount on a weekly wage of 250,000 pounds. Now, after the takeover of INEOS led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club is planning to reintroduce the same rule.

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It is one of the many more steps the minority owners will impose. They want to change their whole sporting structure. The changing wage structure will help them avoid problems with the Financial Fair Play(FFP). They are aware of the troubles their arch-rivals City and Everton are suffering. It could also help them move players easily should they not feature in the manager’s plans.

There is no doubt that Sir. Jim Ratcliffe is taking an enormous step as the part-owner. But, the reintroduction of the rule could benefit the Al Nassr star in the January transfer window.

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The Knights of Najd could take full advantage of the situation

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According to reports, Manchester United continues to have negotiations with Raphael Varane. However, the club wants him to agree to the improved terms. The new offer is a significantly lower wage than his current contract. Hence, with his contract up in six months, the Red Devils could sell him for the right price. Al Nassr remains one of the interested clubs.

It could also change the future of Casemiro. Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping to reunite with him in Saudi Arabia. The midfielder is on a weekly wage of 350,000 pounds with the Red Devils.

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Hence, it will be interesting whether Manchester United will sell the duo to Al Nassr. What are your thoughts on the Cristiano Ronaldo rule? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

 

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Anuj Nikhil Virjiani

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I can't express how deep my passion for the sport runs, especially when it comes to the English Premier League. Over the years, I've dedicated myself to understanding the intricate details of the game, both on and off the field. What's fascinating is that my beloved club is Newcastle United, and I've been on a rollercoaster journey with them, from their triumphant promotion from the second tier to the recent takeover and even their remarkable qualification for the Champions League last season.
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