Ronaldo, no Casablanca but another hot track

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By: Manu Tournoux

Long mentioned on the side of Casablanca, Cristiano Ronaldo should not finally settle down in Morocco. The idea of ​​seeing him put on the Wydad jersey to compete in the Club World Cup had nevertheless panicked the networks, carried by the prospect of a final exotic and media challenge. But according to the latest indiscretions, the fivefold Ballon d'Or would have chosen a very different trajectory, more in line with its prestige and its sports ambitions.

According to the latest rumors, two clubs would be ready to take advantage of its contractual situation to have it signed as part of a short agreement, during this club World Cup. Chelsea, in particular, is a credible track. Several voices, including that of the former Red Devil Dwight Yorke, campaign for his arrival at Stamford Bridge. “It is better than Chelsea currently has in attack,” In particular said Yorke. On the other side of the Atlantic, an interest in the Brazilian club Botafogo is also mentioned.

Ronaldo says no in Morocco, a new track opens

FIFA exceptionally authorizes temporary reinforcements for this first edition of the 32 team World Cup. What to offer to Ronaldo, whose contract with Al-Nassr expires in June, a unique opportunity to shine one last time on the world scene. At 40, the Portuguese icon remains a work machine and a player respected worldwide. His signature in a big club for a few weeks would obviously be talking.

An ideal context for Cristiano Ronaldo?

Despite the virality of the rumor, the Wydad seems to have put an end to the suspense. His nod to the networks – a Portuguese flag evoking a partnership with FC Porto – was just a teasing of a friendly match. No agreement with Ronaldo was concluded, and the dream already seems to fly for Moroccan supporters.

Cristiano Ronaldo has no shortage of pretenders. His name alone is enough to arouse envy. But this time, it will not be Arabia or Casablanca. One thing is certain: the football planet still expects a last spark of CR7.