Chelsea are now dominating the fight to capture Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United this summer, according to a report in The Sun. In the hunt to sign the Portuguese striker who wants to leave the Red Devils this off-season, the Blues are reported to have pushed ahead of the queue....CONTINUE READING
It’s hard not to be impressed with Ronaldo’s current form In the city of Manchester. Despite his team’s lack of success in the Premier League, Ronaldo enjoyed a profitable season at Old Trafford last season. Last season, he scored 24 goals and provided three assists in 38 games for Manchester United on all fronts.
Averaging 3.7 shots, 0.9 vital passes, and 0.7 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Premier League, the Portugal international was a strong leader in front of the line. After completing 81.9 percent of his passes in top-flight football, he was even tidy with his link-up play in the final third (stats via whoscored).
When Ronaldo is at his best, he is still one of the best players in the world. He’s an excellent lone striker, but he’s also a dangerous finisher in front of goal.
Even in the final third, the Portuguese talisman possesses the vision to break down an opponent’s defense with a key pass. He has, however, slowed down considerably in recent years and has been accused of playing with a low effort rate off the ball.
Ronaldo’s quality and proven track record make him a viable short-term option for the Blues. Thomas Tuchel’s attack would benefit from his presence, and he would be an improvement over Romelu Lukaku, who struggled at Stamford Bridge last season.
At the age of 37, Cristiano Ronaldo may still be able to help Chelsea win the UEFA Champions League next season. The West London club should therefore consider putting together a deal to sign him during the upcoming off-season.
