- Cristiano Ronaldo has told Real Madrid he wants a pay rise
- The forward wants to be the highest paid footballer in the world
- He has however demanded massive sum of £700,000 a week deal
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly demanded a massive pay rise that will take him past Brazilian star Neymar as the highest paid footballer in the world.
After completing a world record move to Paris-Saint-Germain from Barcelona, Neymar is now the highest paid footballer in the world as he is on £500,000 a week deal.
Ronaldo has recently been heavily linked with a return to Premier League club Manchester United after being accused of fraud by the Spanish authorities.
Cristiano Ronaldo demands massive £700,000 a week at Real Madrid (photo: Telegraph)
The Portuguese international has reportedly told Real Madrid chiefs that he deserves to be paid the highest amount in the world considering his status as the current world best.
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According to the report, Ronaldo is ready to go into negotiation with Real Madrid board as he wants massive £700,000 a week at the Bernabeu.
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