Cristiano Ronaldo is not in line for a sensational return to Real Madrid despite rumours of a Santiago Bernabeu reunion with Carlo Ancelotti, Los Blancos’ head coach has confirmed.
The Portugal international is into the final year of the four-year contract he signed at Juve following his transfer from Madrid in a €112million (£99.2m) deal in July 2018.
Ronaldo has been linked with a move away from Turin with former club Madrid among those to have reportedly been interested in the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
The superstar forward scored 450 goals and provided 132 assists in 438 appearances during his nine years at Real Madrid between 2009 and 2018.
He played under Ancelotti during the Italian’s first spell in charge of Los Blancos between 2013 and 2015 winning the Champions League, Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup during that time.
However, Ancelotti posted on Twitter that he has no intention of pursuing a move for the 36-year-old despite holding him in high regard.Related Articles
“Cristiano Ronaldo is a Real Madrid legend. And I really respect him,” Ancelotti posted on Tuesday.
“But I have never asked or planned to sign Cristiano this summer. We’re looking forward.”
Ronaldo scored 29 times in 2020-21 to win the Capocannoniere last season having previously also been the top scorer in the Premier League and LaLiga.
Juve vice-president Pavel Nedved has previously stated he expected Ronaldo to stay with the club this season.
Massimiliano Allegri’s side begin their Serie A campaign on Sunday with an away fixture against Udinese.
Source: Livescore
