It appears that Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be returning to Real Madrid after all. The Portuguese superstar has been heavily linked with the La Liga giants in recent weeks, but according to Real head coach Carlo Ancelotti, the club isn’t working on making this move happen.
“Cristiano is a Real Madrid legend and has all my affection and respect,” Ancelotti wrote on Twitter. “I’ve never considered signing him. We look forward.”
Cristiano Ronaldo spent nine seasons with Real Madrid, during which he helped the club win two La Liga trophies and four Champions League honors. He also became the club’s top goalscorer in the process.
Ronaldo left Spain in 2018 and joined Seria A powerhouse Juventus. He won two league titles in Italy and continued to have individual success, but the club’s poor performances in the 2020-21 season and lack of success in European competition sparked rumors about the 36-year-old player’s exit.
Earlier in the summer, it was reported that Ronaldo wanted to leave Juve and had Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid as his preferred destinations. But options now seem to be off the table. PSG signed rival Lionel Messi in a blockbuster move earlier this month, while Ancelotti now ruled out his Santiago Bernabeu comeback.
The most realistic scenario for Ronaldo seems to be staying with Juventus for one more season and then deciding on the future once he becomes a free agent next summer.
