Cristiano Ronaldo 'to sue' Juventus for a huge amount

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to SUE Juventus over unpaid wages during the COVID era, according to stunning reports.

Ronaldo spent three years in Turin, having signed for the club after leaving Real Madrid in 2018.

The Portuguese scored an impressive 101 goals in 134 appearances for Juve, inspiring The Old Lady to two Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia trophy.

He played for the Italian giants during the global pandemic, with reports claiming the superstar forward is demanding to be rapid over unpaid wages.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 38-year-old is seeking €19.9 million that he was promised by Juve when he agreed to defer his wages during the early months of COVID.

Ronaldo has decided to proceed with legal action against his old side after requesting the relevant documents from the Turin Public Prosecutor's Office.

He's not the only ex-Juve star to take legal action as Leonard Bonucci, who has spent the majority of his professional career at the club, is set to sue over training conditions.

It is claimed that his lawyers will proceed with the legal action, consisting of a 'request for compensation for damages due to the alleged lack of adequate training and preparation conditions available to Bonucci'.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring a goal for Juventus. Image: Getty

The report adds that his lawyers will claim that the 36-year-old suffered professional and image damage as a result.

The veteran defender sees the action 'not as a personal war, but a fact of legitimate principle', comparing it to other players that 'find themselves dealing with situations similar to those he experienced, without having the possibility to react'.

Bonucci left Juve during the summer transfer window as he signed for Bundesliga outfit Union Berlin.

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Topics: Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus, Football

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