Juventus announced on Wednesday that they are examining an arbitration court’s ruling directing the club to reimburse former striker Cristiano Ronaldo for about 9.8 million euros in unpaid wages.

The Portuguese player, who currently plays for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, had previously stated he owed his previous club approximately 19.5 million euros ($20.81 million) in unpaid wages because of a pay reduction that was made during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The arbitration board… ascertained the validity of (Ronaldo’s) compensation reduction agreement in relation to the 2020/21 sporting season,” Juventus said in a statement sent to Reuters.

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“The arbitration tribunal ruled Juve had to pay half of the sum requested by the 39-year-old Portugal striker.

“They partially granted the request made by (Ronaldo)…, ascertaining Juventus’ pre-contractual liability resulting from the failure of negotiations and ordered the defendant to pay an amount of approximately Euro 9.8 million,” Juve said.

“The Company, also with the support of its legal counsel, is reviewing the decision made by the arbitration board, reserving all assessments and initiatives to preserve its rights.”

Before departing Italy to join Manchester United in 2021, Ronaldo joined Juventus in August 2018 and helped the team win two straight Serie A titles, an Italian Cup, and two Super Cups.