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Cristiano Ronaldo is still in top form after 13 years of his career. He is still able to play five more years to add to the collection of titles in his trophy cabinet.
Since becoming the world's most expensive player when moving to Real Madrid, Ronaldo's career shines even more brightly. However, this season, Ronaldo's game looks a little decreased.
Real Madrid has a cruel reputation about their treatment of players who have gone downhill. It would be better if Ronaldo thinks about leaving Santiago Bernabeu in the near future so as not to fare badly like Iker Casillas.
Ronaldo himself has been very often associated with his return to Manchester United. Here are five reasons Ronaldo should join the Red Devils in January as reported by Sportskeeda.
1. The presence of Marco Asensio
Many consider the figure of Cristiano Ronaldo cannot be replaced at Real Madrid. However, the emergence of Marco Asensio can break the assumption.
This Palma-born player has surprised many with his career that increasingly skyrocketed with Real Madrid. He has shown signs of being a great player in the future with a remarkable performance.
How great he is that Madrid fans flooded social media with the question 'Who need Ronaldo?', After Asensio proved influential in El Clasico's match and as long as the Portuguese star was absent.
Zidane already considered the left-footed player was in the second position after Lionel Messi. It is very clear that Asensio can threaten Ronaldo and the Portuguese player must think about his future.
2. Tax Issues
Ronaldo fans rejoice over Lionel Messi's possible imprisonment for tax scams a few years back. But, little did they know that Ronaldo would be a victim of a much bigger embezzlement than his Argentine counterpart.
Apparently, the Real Madrid star was the subject of tax evasion valued at 14.7 million euros from his image rights. In July, Ronaldo faced the first trial of 90 minutes from the tax authorities in Spain.
It seems unlikely for a generous athlete like CR7 to be punished for the problem. Although Ronaldo decided to stay at the Bernabeu, his tax problems have not been completed until now. In addition, his agent Jorge Mendes was also dragged into a dispute with the tax authorities after being called in for an investigation into the case.
Ronaldo expressed his desire to return to England, where he would not have encountered such a tax case compared to in Spain. If the allegations prove to be true, the Portuguese star could have packed up his belongings and returned to Carrington.
3. Scenario Changes
Ronaldo and Messi are known to often be involved in the competition since the first minute of the new season La Liga. However, Ronaldo has been lagging a few miles behind Barca striker, due to a five-match penalty as a result of pushing referee in the Spanish Super Cup.
Although Real Madrid fans expect it to bounce back, the situation did not go well. Despite having scored twice against Dortmund since returning, Ronaldo has not been effective in La Liga for not scoring in the last three games for Real.
Absent scoring in three games is actually normal for other players. However, it's a sharp spotlight when Ronaldo is through. Moreover, Real Madrid is seven points behind Barcelona.
CR7 has won four Ballon d'Or and is currently struggling to win the fifth title to match Messi's nicks. However, the fasting of his goal could damage Ronaldo's chance to gain the honor.
Moving to the Red Devils in January will be an exciting new challenge for him. Messi and Barca are also rumored to join the Premier League if Catalonia achieves independence.
When that happens, Ronaldo will again compete with the Argentine star in the Premier League. Given his age, Ronaldo should take the opportunity before it's too late.
4. Nothing Needs to be Proven at Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo is the most important player in helping Real Madrid to gain a golden era. His goal has made Real Madrid the first team to defend the Champions League title.
To add to his record, Ronaldo has been the all-time leading scorer for Real Madrid. He has won every important award a legend must have in his trophy cabinet.
The move to United may be even more interesting because he will have a new target to be solved at Old Trafford. Ronaldo has scored 118 goals for the Red Devils.
Given his ability to score at least 35 goals per season over the next four seasons, he can be Manchester United's all-time top scorer. By shifting Wayne Rooney, he will be the first player in history to become the all-time leading scorer for two different clubs.
It will be an interesting challenge for the 32-year-old Portuguese captain.
5. He deserves to be Loved
Since 2011, every summer transfer market has always been filled with speculation linking Ronaldo with his former club. It's no secret that the Manchester-based club has a special place in Ronaldo's heart.
Real Madrid fans have never really worshiped their legends as they should. Ronaldo has often been the victim of Bernabeu's public scorn when playing poorly. Although highly respected, it was reported that he felt treated like a criminal at Real Madrid because of it.
It will never happen to him at Old Trafford. Despite aging and no longer a feared player, Ronaldo is guaranteed to be loved if he returns. United fans still love the player who has worn number 7 in United.
However, his arrival may have a negative impact. Anthony Martial would have thought to move if Ronaldo reunited with United. In addition, CR7 is also reluctant to work with Ibrahimovic, who has the same ego as himself. Ibra is getting closer to retirement and one year of their togetherness will not be as grotesque as imagined.
Jose Mourinho can be relied upon to make his team always compact. If United are able to convince Ronaldo to go home, then the Red Devils return to their glory era.
