A shocking comeback? Ronaldo could return to Spain this summer!

Cristiano Ronaldo and his shooting stats are one of the few positives about Manchester United’s botched season. However, there is still talk about what his future holds in the team. The foreign media even came up with a shocking speculation.

The Portuguese star is having a rather successful season from an individual point of view. Cristiano Ronaldo scored 23 goals and added 3 assists in 37 competitive matches.

Despite all this, he has been criticised for his performances. He has been targeted several times this season by his former teammates and club legends for his approach to the game.

Wayne Rooney, who is now the manager of Derby County, even stated that Manchester United should have focused on buying younger players in the transfer window who would have benefited the team more in terms of running and teamwork. Ronaldo’s reaction? Just the words of a jealous man, he says.

Moreover, Ronaldo’s future at the club has been hinted at several times already. First of all, it was unclear whether Ralf Rangnick, who took the helm temporarily after the end of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, would count on him.

Then in the summer, Erik ten Hag will take over the team and it is also not known how much Ronaldo will fit into his style of play. However, the Portuguese is under contract at Old Trafford for another year with an option.

However, the foreign media has started talking about one surprising option. Ronaldo’s return to Spain could be in play as the famous Real Madrid, where the Portuguese spent the best years of his career, might want to lure him back to their ranks.

Ronaldo even became the historical top scorer of the newly crowned Spanish league champions. And in what case could his return happen? Real Madrid are trying to acquire Kylian Mbappé, whose contract expires in the summer. But if that fails, the Portuguese could be the one to come in.

It would certainly be interesting to see how Karim Benzema, for example, would react to the transfer, as he only got the space and opportunity to demonstrate his shooting instinct after Ronaldo left.

Source: Daily Mail, ESPN, Goal, Transfermarkt