Cristiano Ronaldo left the sporting industry and his avid supporters starstruck this week, thanks to his blockbuster move to Saudi Arabian side, Al-Nassar.
The Portuguese forward put pen to paper in a glamorous deal, which will see the five-time Ballon D’Or winner earn close to $400 Million. Ronaldo will be granted a guaranteed sum of $90 Million per year for football.
The remainder of the amount is inclusive of endorsements and commercial work that needs to be carried out by the 37-year-old. In light of this money-driven move, the former Real Madrid talisman has faced backlash from renowned personalities worldwide.
However, a certain UFC athlete seems to comprehend the thought process behind the decision of Cristiano Ronaldo. UFC Featherweight contender, Arnold Allen has taken to Twitter to say his piece regarding the highly contentious acquisition by the Saudi Arabian club of Ronaldo.
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Arnold Allen weighs in on the Cristiano Ronaldo debacle!
Money has, for the better part of the time, been a pivotal factor when making life decisions, especially in professional sports. Due to the extensive observers, they garner.
And more often than not, the revenue they drive in is the primary reason behind certain integral choices. Conor McGregor’s bout with Floyd Mayweather would serve as the best example of this scenario.
Arnold Allen, a surging UFC 145 lbs. contender took to Twitter to dissect the critically slated move of the former Manchester United striker.
Allen stated:
“Love seeing people call Cristiano Ronaldo greedy for signing for big money at the end of his career.. Who wouldn’t take £485000 a day”
In the wake of Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph, and not to forget, his contentious interview with Piers Morgan, that led to his fallout with Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t offered a great many options.
So, with all things considered, in no manner was it a bad decision to accept an offer that will see the five-time Champions League winner receive $400 Million for two years.
In fact, one can make the argument that it is an exceptionally favorable offer.
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What’s next for Arnold Allen?
Allen recently overcame the strenuous challenge of Calvin Kattar with a second-round TKO victory. The Briton emerged victorious following an ACL tear suffered by Kattar right at the inception of the second round.
The 28-year-old was eyeing an interim title shot, given the fact that 145lbs champion, Alexander Volkanovski is in pursuit of another championship. However, the circumstances of the contest did not make for a convincing argument for Allen.
Presently, the landscape at the top of the division has been awarded direction as Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett are set to collide in Perth, Australia for the interim UFC Featherweight championship. On the same card that Volkanovski hopes to capture double champion status.
However, the Englishman did once mention that he hoped to replicate the success of former 145lbs champion, Conor McGregor by being the first European fighter to clinch the Featherweight title.
As things stand, the most plausible option for Allen would be to wait and ride out the tide. See how the division plays out, before making an inevitable return to the ring.
