How much would acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo truly cost Juventus? How much of an impact would his arrival have on the bianconeri’s balance sheet? Benedetto Minerva breaks down the figures
The Spanish press have estimated that Ronaldo would command an annual salary of €30 million net of taxes (60 million gross) and would sign a four year deal. The cost of acquiring him from Real Madrid has been estimated at €100 million, which would ensure that Juventus have an annual cost of 85 million between the amortized cost of the transfer (25 million) on top of the gross wages for the Portuguese striker alone.
To add Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus’ balance sheet, the bianconeri would have to maintain their current revenues from the Champions League and receive funds from plusvalenze on outgoing player sales. As a comparison, Gonzalo Higuain accounts for €34 million a season compared to Ronaldo’s estimated €85 million. Juventus have also added €40 million in annual costs with Perin, Cancelo, Can and the redemption of Douglas Costa’s rights, those are just being partly offset from Buffon, Lichtsteiner and Asamoah’s departure which account for €21 millijmin savings.
