Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way back to Manchester United as it has emerged he is due to meet Old Trafford officials in the next three days.
The Real Madrid star had been linked with a move back to England after an unhappy campaign at the Bernabeu but it was hoped the arrival of new boss Carlo Ancelotti would persuade him to stay in Spain.
The Real Madrid star had been linked with a move back to England after an unhappy campaign at the Bernabeu but it was hoped the arrival of new boss Carlo Ancelotti would persuade him to stay in Spain.
And Spanish paper El Pais are reporting that the Portugal captain could meet with United officials before heading back to pre-season training in Madrid.
Transfer saga: If United persuade Ronaldo to return it would surely be the move of the summer
Emotional return: Ronaldo didn't celebrate after scoring for Madrid at Old Trafford, indicating love for the club
On the move: Ronaldo was in Indonesia with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to plant mangrove trees
Looking forward to working with you: Carlo Ancelotti is excited about coaching Ronaldo
HOW HE BECAME A GOAL MACHINE
Manchester United stats
League - Games: 196 Goals: 84
Cup - Games: 38 Goals: 17
Europe - Games: 55 Goals: 16
Total - Games: 189 Goals: 117
Transfer saga: If United persuade Ronaldo to return it would surely be the move of the summer
Emotional return: Ronaldo didn't celebrate after scoring for Madrid at Old Trafford, indicating love for the club
On the move: Ronaldo was in Indonesia with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to plant mangrove trees
Looking forward to working with you: Carlo Ancelotti is excited about coaching Ronaldo
HOW HE BECAME A GOAL MACHINE
Manchester United stats
League - Games: 196 Goals: 84
Cup - Games: 38 Goals: 17
Europe - Games: 55 Goals: 16
Total - Games: 189 Goals: 117
Real Madrid stats
League - Games: 135 Goals 146
League - Games: 135 Goals 146
Cup - Games: 20 Goals: 17
Europe - Games: 40 Goals: 35
Total - Games: 195 Goals: 198
As FIFA prohibit clubs maintaining official contact with players who have contracts in place, both sides have agreed to deny any kind of meeting, which could lead to a huge boost for David Moyes ahead of the new season.
But Ancelotti said at his presentation as Madrid boss on Wednesday: 'Cristiano is a great player and I'm honoured to work with him.
'I've coached Zidane, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, and I'm honoured to add him.'
When asked about Radamel Falcao, the Madrid target who has signed for Monaco, Ancelotti added: 'He's a fantastic player, but so are Ronaldo, Higuain and Benzema.'
Recently retired manager at Old Trafford Sir Alex Ferguson had been courting Ronaldo, who is believed to want the opportunity to represent the team who set him on his way to becoming one of the best players in the world.
Madrid president Florentino Perez was adamant the £80million forward would sign a new deal to keep him in the Spanish capital, but Ronaldo took to social media to dismiss the claims.
Meanwhile, the Portugal star has been at one with nature in Indonesia, as he branched out into tree preservation in Bali.
'Save Mangrove, Save Earth': Ronaldo was the star of the show at the ceremony where he raised awareness
He's never won this award: Indonesian Forestry Minister Zulkifli Hasan hands Ronaldo ambassador certificate
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was joined by Ronaldo and his wife, Ani, as the player agreed to become an ambassador for Mangrove Care Forum Bali.
The campaign 'Save Mangrove, Save Earth' saw Ronaldo watching a tree-planting event in a mangrove forest at Tanjung Benoa bay, Bali.
A statement on the Indonesia government’s site read: ‘This campaign aims to raise the public awareness of the importance of mangrove forests and encourage them to save and restore its ecosystem.’
Europe - Games: 40 Goals: 35
Total - Games: 195 Goals: 198
As FIFA prohibit clubs maintaining official contact with players who have contracts in place, both sides have agreed to deny any kind of meeting, which could lead to a huge boost for David Moyes ahead of the new season.
But Ancelotti said at his presentation as Madrid boss on Wednesday: 'Cristiano is a great player and I'm honoured to work with him.
'I've coached Zidane, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, and I'm honoured to add him.'
When asked about Radamel Falcao, the Madrid target who has signed for Monaco, Ancelotti added: 'He's a fantastic player, but so are Ronaldo, Higuain and Benzema.'
Recently retired manager at Old Trafford Sir Alex Ferguson had been courting Ronaldo, who is believed to want the opportunity to represent the team who set him on his way to becoming one of the best players in the world.
Madrid president Florentino Perez was adamant the £80million forward would sign a new deal to keep him in the Spanish capital, but Ronaldo took to social media to dismiss the claims.
Meanwhile, the Portugal star has been at one with nature in Indonesia, as he branched out into tree preservation in Bali.
'Save Mangrove, Save Earth': Ronaldo was the star of the show at the ceremony where he raised awareness
He's never won this award: Indonesian Forestry Minister Zulkifli Hasan hands Ronaldo ambassador certificate
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was joined by Ronaldo and his wife, Ani, as the player agreed to become an ambassador for Mangrove Care Forum Bali.
The campaign 'Save Mangrove, Save Earth' saw Ronaldo watching a tree-planting event in a mangrove forest at Tanjung Benoa bay, Bali.
A statement on the Indonesia government’s site read: ‘This campaign aims to raise the public awareness of the importance of mangrove forests and encourage them to save and restore its ecosystem.’
