There are reports suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo might make a long-awaited return to Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu.
The Mirror references reports from Spain indicating that La Liga giants are considering inviting Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr to the newly refurbished Bernabeu. There is a keen interest in arranging a friendly with the Saudi Pro League giants.
Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 39, departed Real Madrid in 2018 due to issues with the club’s president, Florentino Perez. Despite the circumstances, he remains one of Los Blancos’ all-time greats, holding the record as their all-time top scorer with an impressive tally of 450 goals and 131 assists in 438 games.
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The La Liga leaders have not yet set a date for the proposed friendly with Al-Nassr, citing ongoing construction at the Bernabeu. The match is being considered for the winter break of the upcoming season.
Ronaldo seems to have repaired his relationship with Perez and maintains a positive connection with Madrid. The five-time UEFA Champions League winner attended the Supercopa de Espana final last month at Al-Awwal Stadium in Saudi Arabia, where his former club secured a 4-1 victory.
Since joining Al-Nassr in January 2023, the former Manchester United superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been showcasing remarkable form, amassing 38 goals and 13 assists in 44 games across various competitions.
A potential return of Cristiano Ronaldo to the newly-renovated Bernabeu might set the stage for a showdown with Kylian Mbappe. The PSG forward is strongly linked with a move to Carlo Ancelotti’s side at the end of the season.
Fans are eagerly anticipating the prospect of witnessing Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe in action, especially after missing out on the much-anticipated clash between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The proposed ‘Last Dance’ between the iconic duo was sidelined as the Portuguese icon was injured during Al-Nassr’s 6-0 friendly win over MLS side Inter Miami on February 1.
Real Madrid initiated renovations of the Bernabeu in 2019, temporarily halted by the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s attempted invasion of Ukraine. The extensive project, costing the club a staggering £1 billion, includes the installation of a new retractable roof and skywalk. As a result, the stadium’s capacity has increased to 85,000.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Training Stint at Real Madrid Before Al-Nassr Move
Indications of a reconciled relationship between Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, and President Perez emerged as the Portugal captain engaged in training at the Valdebebas camp to prepare for his move to Al-Nassr.
Speculation arose that Madrid might entertain the idea of re-signing Ronaldo when he, then a free agent after mutually terminating his contract with Manchester United in November 2022, trained at their facilities.
Ronaldo, opting for a £177 million two-and-a-half-year deal, joined Al-Nassr and played a pivotal role in elevating the status of the Saudi Pro League. Notably, other European stars, like Karim Benzema, departed the Bernabeu for the Middle East, signing with Al-Ittihad last summer.
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