Cristiano Ronaldo wants Benfica talent Joao Felix at Juventus

Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo apparently wants a transfer of the Portuguese top talent Joao Felix from Benfica to Juventus Turin. As the sports newspaper A Bola reports, Ronaldo has made Juventus responsible for the game a strong advocate to sign the 19-year-old offensive player.

Felix plays a strong season at Benfica and has made a name for himself with a hat-trick against Eintracht Frankfurt, is probably hunted by several top clubs. A factor that could speak for Juve: With Jorge Mendes, Felix has the same advisor as his famous compatriot CR7.

In addition to the Italian champions, the two Manchester rivals City and United as well as the Spanish giants FC Barcelona, Real and Atletico Madrid are also said to be interested in Felix. The youngster’s contract is to include an exit clause amounting to 120 million euros.

But this does not discourage the Juventus managers from making a purchase. The Italian record champion will be looking to strengthen his side this summer after another defeat in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.