Signing Cristiano Ronaldo is not just another transfer in the transfer market. In fact, it not only affects Real Madrid or Juventus, but it could also trigger a domino effect with other clubs and forwards, who would indirectly be forced to change teams.
Hello Cristiano, bye 'Pipita'?
Cristiano, for a long time, but especially since last season, has left the wing to live in the penalty area, as a '9'. This would mean that the natural center forward of Juventus, Higuaín, will have to look for options as his starting position will depend on the Portuguese. And 'Pipita' is aiming for London, specifically Chelsea, where he could arrive in exchange for 60 million euros.
Higuaín for Morata
The next affected player would be Álvaro Morata. With Higuaín at Chelsea and Olivier Giroud arriving after a great World Cup, the Spanish striker would have all the tickets to leave. Especially after his poor season, in which he was heavily criticized for his low performance. Morata's destination would be Germany.
The Bundesliga
Morata, then, would aim for Bayern Munich, where it seems that Robert Lewandowski's cycle has come to an end. Despite the new Bayern coach Nico Kovac assuring that the Polish striker will stay, the club is not so convinced about keeping a 30-year-old forward. Even the player's own representative said that the best would be a departure.
And Lewandowski, to Madrid?
Real Madrid's old wish to have Lewandowski could now come true, but the truth is that the striker's poor World Cup performance may have made Florentino Pérez give up on him. So, who will replace Cristiano? That is the big question that everyone hopes will be answered soon. The candidates are the already well-known Neymar and Mbappé. Or maybe both? The end of Russia 2018 could define it.