Juventus has been directed by an arbitration board to compensate Cristiano Ronaldo with more than $10 million in a salary dispute stemming from a decision by Juventus players to defer part of their salaries during the coronavirus pandemic.
The amount ordered, 9.8 million euros ($10.5 million), constitutes half of what the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had sought from the Turin club in back wages.
In response to the ruling, Juventus issued a statement late Wednesday, indicating that it is currently "reviewing the decision made by the arbitration board, reserving all assessments and initiatives to preserve its rights," with the support of its legal counsel.
Ronaldo, who played for Juventus from 2018 to 2021, contributed to the club's success, helping secure two Serie A titles during his tenure.
The turbulent period at Juventus also saw the resignation of former president Andrea Agnelli and the entire club board in 2023 amidst an investigation into false accounting. This development resulted in a 10-point penalty for Juventus in Serie A and a UEFA ban from European competitions for the current season.
Currently, Ronaldo is playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
