Former Arsenal star Paul Merson believes Cristiano Ronaldo should join Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain so that he can play in the Champions League.
Despite Ronaldo‘s recent good form at Manchester United, the Red Devils are five points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, having played two more games.
“This might be Cristiano Ronaldo‘s last year in the Premier League,” Merson told Sportskeeda.
“He’ll want to play in the Champions League – he’s played in it all his career.
“I’d be surprised if [incoming United manager] Erik ten Hag wants him there to be honest. He’s trying to build his team, and Ronaldo is 37 years old.
“PSG could go for him and make him their short-term replacement for Kylian Mbappe. PSG only want one thing – the Champions League.
“Ronaldo is a proven asset in the competition – he’s scored goals, he sells shirts, he’s done it all.”
Ronaldo has never missed the Champions League since his professional football career began in 2002.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi
The prospect of Ronaldo and Messi playing for the same team is mouth-watering and it’s something Merson thinks could happen.
“Ligue 1 is an easy league, and Ronaldo will be able to focus on the Champions League at PSG,” said Merson.
“With Messi already at the club, we may well see two of the greatest players of all time playing for the same team.”
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