No, he's not quite the player he used to be, but he's too arrogant to realise that because of that he's not worth the money he thinks he's entitled to.
I can imagine Potter refusing point blank to have CR7 in his squad. Big battle between Potter and Boehly(sp?) - I think though that Boehly learns fast, and has learned a lot since taking over at Chelsea. Could be a thrilling melt down, but I doubt it will happen.