The Portuguese international had recently agreed a contract
extension with the Red Devils which runs to 2012, but Real Madrid's
recent interest seems to have sparked a reaction and another offer
has been with improved terms.
AS report that Ronaldo's extension will keep him at Manchester
United until 2014, and that he will be rewarded with €9.3
million-per-season, a €4.7 million raise when compared to the
current contract.
The deal is expected to be sealed in the next few days as both the
player and United are still discussing the latest details regarding
the player's image rights.
Contract Clauses
Ronaldo's proposed new deal has two clauses in it which will make
it very hard for other clubs to try to lure him into their
ranks.
The 23-year-old's release clause is now set at £100 million (€127
million) in an attempt to try to fend off other clubs as such a
financial package has never been offered in football history.
Another clause in Ronaldo's new contract is an anti-Webster ruling
clause. According to Article 17 of Fifa's transfer regulations,
players who sign contracts when aged under 28 are able to
unilaterally break those contracts after just three years.
To prevent Ronaldo from doing that, Manchester United have
stipulated that he will have to pay a large sum if he ever decides
to unilaterally break his new deal with The Red Devils.