Cristiano Ronaldo's last two options to play the in Champions League
According to AS, Cristiano Ronaldo has only two possible destinations to face the new Champions League season.
Cristiano Ronaldo got what he wanted throughout the summer transfer window. In the last hours, the English media reported that Manchester United will open the doors for the striker's departure. In that sense, the club will consider offers or release the star of the contract signed last year until June 2023.
However, with just a few weeks to go until the close of the window to make additions in Europe, the options for 'CR7′ are scarce. In fact, this Tuesday, the newspaper AS pointed out that the striker only has two alternatives to fulfill his desire to compete in the Champions League, a competition he has already won five times.
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Thus, the famous agent Jorge Mendes, keeps moving to find an institution to receive the captain of the Portugal national team. However, the answers he got so far have been negative. So, he will analyze more scenarios to get the Portuguese out of Old Trafford.
Cristiano Ronaldo, two Champions League clubs
As of now, Borussia Dortmund and Sporting Lisbon are the most likely escape routes fo Ronaldo. The German club, which will be in the Champions League group stage, needs a striker after Sebastien Haller's absence due to testicular cancer. Although Dortmund has 34-year-old Anthony Modeste in its ranks, he does not provide the guarantees of scoring quota that Cristiano would ensure.
Meanwhile, Sporting mentioned a few months ago that Ronaldo's return is possible. The Lisbon side will also be present at the Champions League draw on August 25 and, on the sentimental side, they have an advantage. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner took his first steps in that institution.