Manchester United are plotting a sensational move for Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford from Al-Nassr, reports say Transfers.
After making his 236th Premier League appearance, Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford came to an abrupt end at the end of 2022 when his contract was terminated by mutual agreement.
United were left with little alternative after the striker publicly criticized then manager Erik ten Hag, Glazer’s ownership and a number of club icons during a much-discussed interview with Piers Morgan.
Shortly after leaving Old Trafford, Ronaldo completed a move to Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr. While he has continued to score notable goals, such as his contribution of 21 goals in 22 games this season, this move has not brought the level of accolades for a player of his caliber.
Although he chose to extend his stay at Al-Alami last season, tensions have flared up again in recent days. Reports suggest the striker played no role in Monday’s narrow 1-0 win over Al-Riyadh.
The Portuguese is believed to be frustrated with the club’s hierarchy due to limited activity in the transfer market, sparking fresh speculation that his time in Saudi Arabia could be coming to an end.
Sensational dive
As a result, Man Utd are now planning a sensational attempt to sign Ronaldo, who they believe has a £43 million release clause. Transferswho claims the Red Devils have held formal talks to re-sign the 40-year-old.
The 13-time Premier League champions believe his fallout was with Ten Hag, who has now left the club, while United are now making ‘progress’ in talks with his entourage to discuss his possible return to Old Trafford, the report says.
As a boost for the Red Devils Transfers adds that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is in favor of a move to United, where he plans to end his career and is willing to take a significant pay cut to join the club ahead of other interested clubs in Major League Soccer.
United have had a quiet winter transfer window despite an excellent start under interim boss Michael Carrick, who has recorded three successive wins since his appointment.
Attention will now shift to the summer window, where recruitment will be crucial, especially with Casemiro and Joshua Zirkzee tipped to leave the club, creating the need for viable replacements.
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