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Cristiano Ronaldo's proposed move to Juventus reportedly came about as a result of a joke.
The Real Madrid star, who was knocked out of the World Cup last weekend, is edging towards a departure from the Champions League winners.
And it is the Serie A champions who have emerged as favourites to sign the Portuguese.
Ronaldo is ready to accept the Italian champions’ eye-watering £26.5million-a-year contract, taking him up to the age of 37.
And according to reports in Italy , the proposed deal was floated during a recent meeting between Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes and Juventus chiefs Fabio Paratici and Beppe Marotta.
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Mendes is believed to have joked about Ronaldo moving to Juventus, but the club's executives told him they could not finance such a move.
But Mendes moved to ease their fears, insisting that the transfer would be possible.
Juve are now working on a transfer-fee package to tempt Real Madrid. He has a €1bn buyout clause but also a separate agreement in his deal allowing him to leave if a suitable offer is made.
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With Ronaldo's age, Juventus believe a figure of around €100m (£88m) could be enough.
The Portuguese superstar's unrest at the Bernabeu and the fact they have agreed terms with him have left Juventus almost certain Ronaldo will be playing in Turin next season.