Millionaire willing to help Bundesliga giants fund a summer move for Cristiano Ronaldo - Reports
According to AbendZeitung Munich, a millionaire fan named Marcus Schon has offered Bayern Munich to fund a summer move for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar is currently playing for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo was linked with a move to the Bavarians last summer as well as after his Manchester United exit in November. However, he joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and earns around £173 million per year.
Despite his massive salary, Schon is interested in luring the Portuguese superstar to Germany. He has reportedly sent an email to Bayern CEO Oliver Kahn about funding a potential move.
Ronaldo, though, has been doing well for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr since his January debut. He has so far scored 13 goals and provided three assists for the club.
Schon is reportedly looking to cover Cristiano Ronaldo's massive salary by generating massive revenue through shirt sales. However, it is highly unlikely that the Bavarians would look to pursue a move for the 38-year-old in the summer.
When will Cristiano Ronaldo return to action?
Cristiano Ronaldo will take the field next on May 23 as Al-Nassr host Al-Shabab in a Saudi Pro League showdown. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner was on the scoresheet in Al-Alamy's previous game against Al-Tai'ee.
Dinko Jelicic's side are keen to catch up to league leaders Al-Ittihad. They have 60 points from 27 matches and trail Nuno Espirito Santo's team by three points. Al-Shabab, meanwhile, are third with 53 points from 27 matches.
With a win, Al-Nassr can secure their spot in next season's AFC Champions League. According to new regulations, the top two teams from the Saudi Pro League will participate in the competition. Al-Nassr will secure their spot in the top two if they beat Al-Shabab.
The Riyadh-based side, though, is keen to catch up to Al-Ittihad. If they don't win the SPL, which looks difficult at this point in time, the team will go trophyless.