Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo
Sunday February 5,2012
By John Richardson
CRISTIANO RONALDO could make a spectacular return to English football in the summer.
The Portuguese winger – who celebrates his 27th birthday today – has told close friends that his ‘dream’ move to Real Madrid has become tarnished.
Earlier in the season, Ronaldo was jeered by some home fans who questioned his attitude.
Although relations between the player and supporters have improved as Real close in on the Spanish title, it has still left Ronaldo restless.
The star – who joined Real from Manchester United in an £80million world record transfer in June 2009 – has confided to family and friends that he misses Old Trafford and in particular his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who he regarded as a father figure and mentor.
After almost three years in Spain, the lure of a return to the Premier League is growing stronger – and that news will place a number of top English clubs on alert, including Manchester City and Chelsea. But the special relationship with United could prove crucial if Real Madrid agree to sell.
Earlier in the season, Ronaldo was jeered by some home fans who questioned his attitude.
Although relations between the player and supporters have improved as Real close in on the Spanish title, it has still left Ronaldo restless.
The star – who joined Real from Manchester United in an £80million world record transfer in June 2009 – has confided to family and friends that he misses Old Trafford and in particular his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who he regarded as a father figure and mentor.
After almost three years in Spain, the lure of a return to the Premier League is growing stronger – and that news will place a number of top English clubs on alert, including Manchester City and Chelsea. But the special relationship with United could prove crucial if Real Madrid agree to sell.
 The Portuguese winger has told close friends that his ‘dream’ move to Real Madrid has become tarnished  |
United would not go anywhere near the £80m they sold him for but would be prepared to shatter their record outlay, the £30m they handed to Spurs for Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov.
Jose Mourinho, Ronaldo’s boss at Real, could also be on his way back to England after deciding to quit Real Madrid and Spanish football. He has also been booed by Real fans and has upset the club’s hierarchy.
Now don’t rule out Ronaldo doing the same despite another outstanding season – one in which he doesn’t believe he has been appreciated enough.
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