Wrexham Linked to Ronaldo in Shock Rumor
Cristiano Ronaldo, currently starring for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, has been tipped for a potential move to Wrexham by former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen. With the Portuguese icon nearing the end of his contract, Meulensteen suggested Wrexham’s Hollywood-backed ownership could align with Ronaldo’s growing interest in media and film.
“Cristiano Ronaldo to Wrexham? Anything can happen in football,” Meulensteen told TribalFootball.com. “With his new profile on social media, Ryan Reynolds’ connection could stretch into Hollywood. Who knows? He might even become the next James Bond!”
Fans Slam the Speculation
Despite the eye-catching suggestion, Wrexham fans remain unconvinced. The Racecourse Ramble podcast dismissed the claim as nothing more than, “bulls**t clickbait,” and many supporters see it as unrealistic given Ronaldo’s stature.
Even with the skepticism, Meulensteen believes the idea could work if Ronaldo wants to expand his brand beyond football:
“If he wants to go down the film and celebrity route, then I say go for it.”
Ronaldo’s Star Power vs. Wrexham’s Appeal
Ronaldo’s social media presence dwarfs Wrexham’s owners.
- Instagram Followers: Ronaldo boasts 643 million, compared to Ryan Reynolds’ 54 million.
- YouTube: Ronaldo’s channel, UR Cristiano, amassed 68 million subscribers since its August launch.
While Wrexham’s owners once made headlines trying to lure Gareth Bale out of retirement, the former Real Madrid star turned them down for a round of golf instead.
The Realities of Wrexham’s Future
Amid the Ronaldo rumors, Wrexham remains focused on building a competitive squad:
- The club is reportedly trialing Yassine Toure, son of Premier League legend Kolo Toure, who aims to follow his father’s successful career.
- Wrexham is preparing for the January transfer window with revamped plans under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership.
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