Juventus Ordered to Pay Cristiano Ronaldo £8.3m in Deferred Wages by Italian Court

In a recent development, Juventus has been instructed by an Italian court to settle outstanding wages owed to Cristiano Ronaldo, totaling £8.3m. The ruling stems from an agreement made between the footballer and the club during the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in the 2020-21 season.

During the period when football activities were halted in Italy due to the pandemic, Ronaldo, now 39 years old, agreed to defer his wages as part of the collective efforts to navigate the challenges posed by the crisis. Initially, the Portuguese icon had claimed that he was owed over £17m by his former club.

The Court of Arbitration has now directed Juventus to honor the terms of the agreement, specifying that the payment should reflect what Ronaldo would have received after accounting for tax and other deductions.

Ronaldo’s tenure at Juventus spanned three seasons from 2018 to 2021, during which he played a pivotal role in securing two Serie A titles for the club. Following his departure from Juventus, Ronaldo embarked on his second stint with Manchester United before eventually joining Saudi club Al-Nassr after 16 months at Old Trafford.

Renowned for his exceptional talent and achievements on the field, Ronaldo’s stature extends beyond the realm of football. In 2023, he was recognized by American business magazine Forbes as the highest-paid sportsman globally, with earnings totaling an impressive £109m.

As this legal saga draws to a close, the ruling serves as a reminder of the intricacies involved in managing contractual obligations in professional sports, even for iconic figures like Cristiano Ronaldo.