5 reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo won't leave Real Madrid

It was not all sunshine and rainbows for Real Madrid fans after their team won their third successive Champions League title (three-peat), fourth in the last five years, owing to the bombshell dropped by the Portuguese heavyweight - Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 33 year old made it a bittersweet affair for Madridistas with his following statement;

It was very nice to be in Madrid. In the next few days, I will give an answer to the fans who have always been by my side.

The buzz-worthy statement inevitably gifted him the (undeserving) spotlight after a below-par performance against Liverpool in the Champions League final and set off a thousand headlines as transfer speculation was ignited.

Even though he evidently back pedalled on his claims a few days later, reports have continued to float around, and lately - a rumor linking him with a move to Juventus has caught fire.

But the question still remains; Is Cristiano Ronaldo ready to bid adieu to his successful nine-year stint at Real Madrid?

Here are 5 reasons why the answer to the aforementioned question is a definite NO!

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#5 He is Real Madrid's main man

Ronaldo - talisman

In the early stages of the 2017-18 season, Cristiano Ronaldo struggled to create an impact on the pitch and looked out of his depth on several occasions.

Now although it is purely natural for a player to go out of form, the thing that was quite surprising was that Los Blancos failed to grind out the expected results and lost consequential points in La Liga during the course of the same period.

In the latter part of the campaign, Ronaldo brought his A-game and Real Madrid were suddenly firing on all cylinders. If this example manifests something, it is that in spite of what critics pontificate - Cristiano Ronaldo is still Real Madrid's talisman.

The club has undoubtedly got the best players from around the globe for each position but the fact that they failed to bring about the desired results without Ronaldo's electrifying form speaks volumes about his undeniable significance for Real Madrid.

#4 Real Madrid have got the best batch of midfielders

Real Madrid's midfielders are imperative to Ronaldo's success

Ronaldo has completely morphed his style of play over the course of the past few years. From a thrilling winger who used to showcase his skill set in the most extravagant fashion, Ronaldo has gone on to become a menacing goal poacher whose primary focus is to leather the ball into the back of the net.

In consequence, the Portuguese's ineffable success in the past few years has come about not entirely due to his individual brilliance but it largely pivots on the creativity of Real Madrid's midfielders. This is also one of the reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo is not as successful when playing for his national side.

The Spanish giants boast the best set of midfielders in their ranks comprising the likes of Modric, Kroos, Isco, Asensio, Kovacic, Casemiro and many others. As such, staying put at the Santiago Bernabeu appears to be the ideal option for CR7.

#3 Real Madrid are the best team presently

Real Madrid have won 3 UEFA Champions League titles in succession

Make no mistake about it, Cristiano Ronaldo possesses an insatiable hunger for success and that has been one of the reasons why he is sitting tight at the Santiago Bernabeu at present.

Los Blancos are one of the most prestigious clubs in the world, having won innumerable trophies in their illustrious history. Their recent UEFA Champions League three-peat is just a testament to that unutterable success.

Since his arrival at Real Madrid in 2009, Ronaldo has also won numerous titles to his name:

2 x La Liga

2 x Copa Del Rey

2 x Spanish Super Cup

4 x UEFA Champions League

2 x UEFA Super-cup

3 x FIFA Club World Cup

With a move away from the Spanish capital, he will likely lose the guarantee of clinching back to back titles.

#2 Chances of winning another Ballon d'Or

5 Ballon d'Ors!

The way Cristiano Ronaldo turned the tables and equalized Lionel Messi's record of 5 Ballon d'Ors is one for the books.

Needless to say, the 33 year old wants to win as many awards as possible, and Real Madrid's success clearly gives him the best chance to do it. His 4 recent Ballon d'Ors in 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 came on the back of Los Blancos' success in those respective years.

If Ronaldo makes a switch to another club, he might lose out on his chances to be in contention for another Ballon d'Or award.

#1 Only Real Madrid can meet his criteria of wealth and status

Real Madrid players receiving Audi cars

There are not many clubs in the world who can afford to sign a player like the Portuguese megastar - Cristiano Ronaldo - who is inching closer to the twilight of his career for an unavoidable world record fee.

The wealth and status merited by Ronaldo is well known and difficult to fulfill unless the president is Florentino Pérez and the fans are as true as Real Madrid's.

The recent transfer saga involving Juventus has sensationally grabbed headlines but it will be difficult to pull off as Ronaldo's wages are a sticking point in the negotiations. As of now, the Portuguese's wages are four times what Higuain, Juventus' current highest earner, is being paid.

Hence, Ronaldo's stay at Real Madrid is something that suits both parties to a T.