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The entire social network and the transfer gossips columns are occupied with the news of the Portuguese sensation, Cristiano Ronaldo's potential transfer to Juventus.
The 33-year-old had made his intention clear of considering his future on the eve of the Champions League final in May itself.
Ronaldo has always been tipped to return to his former club, Manchester United. However, this time the rumour appears to be much more materialistic.
The forward might be looking forward to a new challenge as he is in the last few years of his career. It remains to be seen if the player does leave the club where he achieved the status of greatest ever.
Los Blancos faithful have a reason to be worried. It isn't easy to imagine a life without him. But they need to look at the brighter side too.
That said, here are the reasons why Ronaldo's departure might be good for Real Madrid:
#3 A potential makeweight
Cristiano Ronaldo is a player of unparalleled economic importance to any club he represents. Merely the rumour of him joining the Turin club saw the club's stock gain approximately €200 million in the net worth.
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For this very fact, he becomes a sublime player to have wearing your colours for any party. Some of the elites like PSG and Manchester United have always left their doors open for the Portuguese.
Real Madrid have the ball in their court here. They have all the money in the world. All they need is to pitch Ronaldo to the potential buyer, as a makeweight in exchange for an upcoming superstar.
PSG have Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, the two hottest prospects in the game at the moment. The 33-year-old would reduce a significant sum from their price tags if made a part of the deal.
It is definitely more than a win-win situation for the Spanish side.
#2 Age isn't just a number
Before Real fans reach out for a pan to beat the life out of me, I deserve a chance to make my point.
Ronaldo isn't getting better with every passing day. The player is 33 now and has experienced a certain drop in few essential attributes which have transformed him from the best footballer to the best goalscorer.
He is no more a player who can be expected to rip the full-backs apart or beat the marker with sensational moves. Although his heading and shooting abilities are top class, he often proves to be a liability for the team when in possession.
Dispossessing and frustrating him are one of the easiest jobs on the pitch. In no way is his class is being denigrated here but little can be done about his age now.
The forward perhaps needs to move in a league relatively less competitive. A move to France, Italy or Far-east could be beneficial for him.
Los Blancos and Cristiano Ronaldo have conquered everything there is in the company of one another. It's time to let go, now.
#1 Stars of the future
Real Madrid witnessed some serious catastrophe at the start of the 2017/18 season. They were humbled by inferior opponents time and time again. However, the Spanish giants managed to clinch an unprecedented 13th European title which was their third in three seasons.
Despite such European glory, the need for new stars appeared to be evident. The team's defence was shaky, the forwards weren't consistent and points were being dropped occasionally.
The group of players at this club is phenomenal and perhaps even a set of overachievers. This team desperately needs some names who are keen to deliver on the big stage.
Some names like Neymar, Marcos Asensio, Isco, Kylian Mbappe or Eden Hazard still have a point to prove. All of the aforesaid names are either playing for them or highly attainable for the Spanish giants.
If Real do not make a move for the best players right now, they would regret it in the long run. With the abyss money flowing into the game at the moment, it is just a matter of time before these stars would be on the move.
The stars of the future aspire to play for the best team in the world. The European Champions should give them an opportunity while they still can.
