Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid star brings in lawyers to negotiate Bernabeu exit
CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly brought in his lawyers in order to help him engineer an exit from Real Madrid.
The Portuguese superstar voiced his discontent over the summer following allegations over his tax affairs, and at one point, angled to leave.
Despite an indifferent start to the La Liga campaign by his very high standards, Zinedine Zidane has given Ronaldo his unwavering support.
And according to Spanish TV station El Chiringuito, Ronaldo is considering his options.
The report says he is consulting his lawyers and asking them to strike a deal with Los Blancos to help lower his release clause.
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At present, the 32-year-old has an £879million buy-out clause which is more than his Barcelona rival Lionel Messi.
And Ronaldo is desperate to ensure his clause is lowered, so as not to put off other clubs from bidding for him.
He is currently under contract with Real until 2021 by which point he will be 36.
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The former Manchester United star recently claimed his fifth Ballon d’Or.
He also scored in the Club World Cup semi-final win over Al Jazira yesterday.
Ronaldo and co have an El Clasico showdown with Barcelona to look forward to on December 23.
