Juventus 'keen to offload Cristiano Ronaldo next summer'

Juventus are reportedly keen to part ways with Cristiano Ronaldo during the summer transfer window.

The Portuguese superstar has enjoyed a successful two-and-a-half-year spell in Turin, contributing 71 goals from his 95 appearances in all competitions.

However, according to Sport, club officials have no intention of offering the 35-year-old an extension to his current contract.

The report suggests that the Italian champions want to reduce their outgoings by removing Ronaldo's income from their wage bill.

The attacker is said to earn five times more than any other player in the first-team squad, a scenario which deemed as problematic given the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic.

Even if Juve cannot attract a transfer fee during 2021, providing Ronaldo with a free transfer may appeal to the powers-that-be at the Serie A champions.