Cristiano Ronaldo’s former Manchester United teammate says a return could be in the works.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to make a stunning return to Manchester United, but not as a player.
Ronaldo had a spectacular period at Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson grabbed him from Sporting CP.
He went on to score 118 goals in 292 games in all competitions, helping the Red Devils win a number of major titles, including the Premier League and the Champions League.
The superstar forward joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2009 but returned to Old Trafford in 2021.
He scored 27 goals in his second stay with the club before leaving for the second time after a disagreement with Erik ten Hag.
Ronaldo subsequently relocated to Saudi Arabia, where he signed for Al Nassr, sparking a trend in which a slew of high-profile players followed suit.
Wes Brown, who played alongside Ronaldo at Manchester United, believes his former teammate will return to the club, but in an executive job at board level.
When asked if he could see Ronaldo return to Manchester United, Brown told 10Bet Casino, “You never know what Cristiano Ronaldo wants to do, but you can’t doubt him after everything he’s accomplished.”
“First and foremost, it depends on how he’s performing in Saudi Arabia, since it’s unlikely he’ll stop anytime soon – he’s still pounding them in for Al Nassr.
“But he could definitely move into the boardroom; he has the potential to transition from coaching to executive level, 100 percent. Why not? “If he enjoys it, it will be ideal for him.”
Ronaldo is still going strong at 40, scoring 35 goals last season. He has five goals in six games this season.
It remains to be seen whether the Portuguese will take on an executive role once his glittering career comes to an end, but given his experience and knowledge, he could be a valuable asset to any club, particularly Manchester United, given the uncertainty surrounding a potential takeover.
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