Cristiano Ronaldo accepts spectacular return to Man Utd, with Ruben Amorim’s ‘connection’ proving to be the key

Cristiano Ronaldo ‘would love to return’ to Manchester United and will seize the opportunity to right previous wrongs if given the chance. One observer claims that the arrival of Ruben Amorim makes that outcome possible.

Ronaldo left Man Utd under a dark cloud in the winter period of 2023. The Portuguese icon had publicly criticized then manager Erik ten Hag in an infamous interview with Piers Morgan. In addition to Ten Hag, Ronaldo also focused on several aspects of the club, including the training facilities.

Ronaldo, now 39, continues to shine in the latter stages of his career for both Al-Nassr and Portugal. But according to former Man Utd teammate Louis Saha, Ronaldo would happily accept a third spell at Old Trafford if given the chance.

Speak with BetfredSaha claimed that Ronaldo’s fellow Portuguese, Ruben Amorim, could be key to facilitating what would undoubtedly be a shock signing.

“I think Cristiano Ronaldo would like to return to the club in a role where he is respected,” Saha said.

“He left the club on somewhat bad terms, so the club’s hierarchy may not want that to happen, but the players and the fans understood what he was trying to say. People can’t say what he said was wrong.

“Cristiano does have a connection with Ruben Amorim, but I don’t believe he would sign him just because he is his friend.

“He wouldn’t sign him just to please him, he would only do it if he believes Cristiano can help. If there was an opportunity to come back, I am sure Cristiano would be happy to return and help the club as he will love the challenge.

“If he has the chance, he will come.”

Could Cristiano Ronaldo really return to Man Utd?

Ronaldo’s first season in his second spell at Man Utd was a successful one on a personal level. The legendary frontman scored 24 goals in 38 games in all competitions, although his stay in season two quickly deteriorated.

Disciplinary problems – including Ronaldo being part of a group of players who left a pre-season match with Rayo Vallecano early – blighted the final six months of his spell.

Ronaldo would be sold to Al-Nassr midway through the 2022/2023 season, where he scored around one goal per game in the Saudi Pro League (55 goals in 56 games).

Ronaldo previously expressed his desire to reach the milestone of 1,000 career goals. His current total stands at 910 (775 for clubs, 135 for Portugal), meaning two more seasons may be needed beyond the current 2024/25 campaign.

Nevertheless, bringing Ronaldo back for a third spin at Man Utd seems like a fantastic prospect, even if Amorim were keen.

The Telegraph recently reported Amorim will be operate with a more limited budget for the near future, partly thanks to the club’s gigantic expenditure in the Ten Hag era. The Dutchman was allowed to spend more than £600 million in just five windows at the helm.

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Although Ronaldo would not cost a particularly high transfer fee given his age, he will demand a king’s ransom in wages. Previous reports claimed Ronaldo earned almost £500,000 per week in basic wages during his last spell at Man Utd.

Furthermore, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has previously insisted that Man Utd must adopt a more sensible approach to the transfer market.

In real terms that means an end to ‘Hollywood’ signings of aging superstars with high salaries and little to no resale value.

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Meanwhile, journalist Steve Bates claims Amorim is willing to do so accelerated 16-year-old striker, Chido Obi-Martin, in his first-team thinking. The teenage wonderkid has reportedly made a huge impression on Man Utd’s youth coaches since joining from Arsenal.

In other news, Antony may have been given a lifeline at Man Utd after dropping out tried out as a right wing-back by Amorim in training.

Elsewhere, reports in Spain claim that Ruud van Nistelrooy is a quick return to Premier League management.

Three separate clubs – Wolves, Leicester City and Crystal Palace – are all believed to be interested in signing the Dutchman if they sack their current managers.

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Football news Amorim state has identified Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies as its own ‘dream’ represents the role of left back.

Davies is in the final year of his contract in Bavaria and can sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign teams on January 1. Real Madrid are currently seen as favorites to sign the Canadian.

What Ronaldo and Amorim have said about each other

When asked if Amorim would take on the managerial role at Man Utd, he replied: Ronaldo told reporters: “I wish him (Amorim) all the luck in the world, that’s what Manchester needs.”

When Amorim took part in his first press conference as United manager, he was asked if it was true that Ronaldo called him ‘the poet’.

“Yes,” Amorim replied. “But it’s funny, because when I speak, I speak, I think I speak from my heart. I think people feel like it was just something to have fun.