Chelsea Co-Owner Todd Boehly Has 'Made It Clear' Chelsea Want To Sign Cristiano Ronaldo

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has ‘made it clear’ to Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes that the Blues would be interested in signing the Manchester United star this summer, according to reports.

The 37-year-old was brought up in discussions between the pair who met last month to discuss a number of topics, and the possibility of Ronaldo heading to Stamford Bridge was brought up. 

Ronaldo has indicated to Manchester United, despite only joining last summer, that he wants to leave Old Trafford should a ‘satisfactory offer’ arrive for the Portuguese international. 

Man United are keen to keep hold of Ronaldo this summer following Erik ten Hag’s arrival, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich linked. 

Ronaldo wants to play Champions League football next season and United will play in the Europa League after finishing sixth in the Premier League in the 2021/22 campaign. 

As reported by Ben Jacobs, Thomas Tuchel has shown ‘no indication’ over whether or not he wants to sign Ronaldo.

Chelsea’s priority is currently getting a deal over the line with Manchester City for Raheem Sterling.

When Tuchel was asked about Ronaldo’s return to England last summer, he was extremely complimentary of the former Real Madrid and Juventus star.

“He is a true champion and has proved at any level, in any year, he can perform at outstanding levels,” said the Blues head coach.

“And don't forget, he will have an impact every day with the group, it's not just goals and assists.

“You ask me about it, which is fair enough. I think he will have a huge impact because he is a champion, a true champion.

"He has proved on any level in any year that he can perform on outstanding levels.

"Cristiano leads by example and makes things more complicated for us! Very exciting, we will not change our ambitions because of that."

Now the Sunday World reports that Boehly has made it clear to Mendes that Chelsea would be keen on bringing Ronaldo to the capital. 

Ronaldo, who didn’t report back to Man United pre-season training on Monday due to family reasons, would certainly be the statement signing for the new ownership group if he did sign. 

United have accepted Ronaldo’s reason for not showing up to Carrington, but continue to insist he is not for sale, wanting him to see out the remaining year on his contract. 

Chelsea are also keen on Raphinha after agreeing a fee with Leeds United, but are waiting patiently for a decision from the Brazilian as he holds out for his preferred move to Barcelona this summer.