Chelsea have been linked with a switch for former Manchester United and Real Madrid icon Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer, though they may have to heed a warning from Lionel Messi, who previously claimed a return to the Premier League might not work out. It comes after the Portuguese star saw his contract mutually terminated at Old Trafford following an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
The 37-year-old has struggled for game time under new boss Erik ten Hag, despite his 24 goals scored in all competitions just the season before. Ronaldo claimed he felt "betrayed" by certain people at the club and as though he was being pushed away before eventually leaving.
With the striker now a free agent, plenty of rumours swirl over the next adventure for the veteran, though any decision is likely to come after the World Cup, where he continues to break records on the international stage with Portugal. Chelsea are one of the sides linked after co-owner and interim sports director Todd Boehly held talks with his agent on a move in the summer that failed to go through.
