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Gab Marcotti reacts to the news that an arbitration tribunal has ordered Juventus to pay Cristiano Ronaldo around €10 million (1:36).
Juventus is reviewing a ruling through an arbitration tribunal that ordered the club to pay former striker Cristiano Ronaldo around 9. 8 million euros ($10. 46 million) in unpaid wages, Serie A announced on Wednesday.
Ronaldo, who now plays for Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, had claimed his former club owed him around 19. 5 million euros ($20. 81 million) in unpaid wages due to a pay cut agreed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“The arbitration board (. . . ) has verified the validity of [Ronaldo’s] salary reduction agreement in relation to the 2020/21 sporting season,” Juventus said in a statement sent to Reuters.
The arbitral tribunal ordered Juve to pay part of the sum demanded through the 39-year-old Portuguese striker.
“They partially acceded to the request made through [Ronaldo] (. . . ), Juventus’ pre-contractual liability resulting from the failure of negotiations and ordered the defendant to pay an amount of approximately 9. 8 million euros,” Juve said.
“The Company, also with the collaboration of its legal advisors, reviews the resolution issued through the arbitration board, reserving all evidence and projects to maintain its rights. “
Ronaldo signed for Juventus in August 2018 and helped them win back-to-back Serie A titles, an Italian Cup and two Super Cups, before leaving Italy to join Manchester United in 2021.