Cristiano Ronaldo in legal row with Juventus over unpaid €20m wages

Cristiano Ronaldo remains embroiled in a legal dispute with Juventus over nearly €20 million in unpaid wages during his time in Turin.

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the case relates to deferred salary agreements made during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Ronaldo claiming he was never fully compensated.

Juventus have already faced multiple claims from former players over outstanding payments, but Ronaldo’s arbitration is the most high-profile and could have major financial consequences for the club.

The Portuguese star left Juventus for Manchester United in August 2021, yet the fallout from his three-year spell in Italy continues to linger and may stretch well into 2026, when a final ruling is expected.

Ronaldo, now at Al-Nassr and still the world’s highest-paid footballer, believes the Serie A giants failed to honour their commitments and is pushing for the full €20m settlement.

The dispute marks another chapter in Juventus’ ongoing financial controversies, which have seen the club come under scrutiny over wage manoeuvres and accounting practices in recent years.

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