Ronaldo hints At Future Return to Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to dash hopes of his return to Manchester United by admitting he still has love for the club.
The portuguese forward, who left United for Spain in 2009 having won every domestic honour and the Champions League, said while speaking to MUTV: “It was one of my favourite clubs, Manchester [United], everyone knows that every time when I speak about Real Madrid I should speak about Manchester United, I loved it there.
“I was 18 years old [when I joined], I won everything there, the people treat me like a god so I appreciate it, and in the future nobody knows.
“It’s crazy. I remember when we played there against Manchester in the Champions League, they kill me. My heart was so happy. I had fantastic moments and I appreciate this club. For me it’s one of the best clubs in the world and I have passion for this club.
“Some players I am still in contact with because when I was there I created a good relationship with everybody, not just the players, all the staff around. And it was like my second family there too so I’ll not forget that the people treat me well. I’ll not forget.
“I love Manchester, to be back, I never know, you never know. Of course I’m happy at Real Madrid, it’s my home, it’s my club but Manchester treat me unbelievable so we never know.”
The 29-year-old has just returned after a post-World Cup month break to Real Madrid in a match against United but coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has indicated the forward would not feature in the game.
Ronaldo is however keen to do so. He said “We have discussed to put me on, but let’s see, I want to play a little bit because it’s my ex-club so let’s see.”
The Ballon d’Or winner also shared his belief about Louis van Gaal’s management, saying United will have a far better campaign next season that their previous woeful seventh place finish.
“It will be a better season for sure, my feeling is he is a fantastic coach, he showed all the time for Holland, the team played unbelievable, good football. And I hope that Manchester come back like the people know – always so strong, playing nice football, with a lot of goals.
“I think Van Gaal is going to do a fantastic job, he’s an experienced manager and he’s going to do well for Manchester.”
