The Portuguese international had recently agreed a contract extension
with the Red Devils which runs to 2012, but Real Madrid's recent
interest seems to have sparked a reaction and another offer has been
with improved terms.
AS report that Ronaldo's extension will
keep him at Manchester United until 2014, and that he will be rewarded
with €9.3 million-per-season, a €4.7 million raise when compared to the
current contract.
The deal is expected to be sealed in the next
few days as both the player and United are still discussing the latest
details regarding the player's image rights.
Contract Clauses
Ronaldo's
proposed new deal has two clauses in it which will make it very hard
for other clubs to try to lure him into their ranks.
The
23-year-old's release clause is now set at £100 million (€127 million)
in an attempt to try to fend off other clubs as such a financial
package has never been offered in football history.
Another
clause in Ronaldo's new contract is an anti-Webster ruling clause.
According to Article 17 of Fifa's transfer regulations, players who
sign contracts when aged under 28 are able to unilaterally break those
contracts after just three years.
To prevent Ronaldo from doing
that, Manchester United have stipulated that he will have to pay a
large sum if he ever decides to unilaterally break his new deal with
The Red Devils.
Anti-Webster ruling clause, interesting...