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Originally Posted by nik-
Six years at United. Nine years at Madrid. That's the "ultimate mercenary"?
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Yeah.
He has his trophies. He's done his time as a 'Club Man.'
Whatever else you want to think about Ronaldo, he is in the twilight of his career. He stuck with United even though they couldnt compete in Europe, he made up for that at Madrid.
Now its just about the paycheque which is likely the only reason he's leaving Juventus. They cant afford him anymore.
I dont think he really cares about winning the Premier League or the Champions' League. He's done all that already. Now he's about collecting paycheques.
But thats not a bad thing. "Greed is Good."
Like Messi, he is still a very good player. If all he costs you is money and you're an Oil Sheikh, then he's hardly costing you anything at all.
Who cares if Manchester United fans get bent out of shape so long as your paycheque clears?