We have been following the news of Cristiano Ronaldo’s possible return to Manchester United and Real Madrid’s interest in the Brazilian forward. We have also been tracking Kylian Mbappe’s chances of joining PSG and Rio Ferdinand’s reaction to Ronaldo’s potential return. Let’s take a closer look. This article will cover the latest developments and answer some of your questions about this story. We’ll also look at how Real Madrid would react if Ronaldo was to return to Manchester United.
Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United
With 14 Premier League goals, Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer for Manchester United. The Red Devils are currently seventh in the table, but have gained 28 points in the last eighteen games since Ronaldo’s return. But it is not all rosy. Within nine Premier League games, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was out of a job. New manager David Rangnick has struggled to improve results and has faced the same emotional conundrum as his predecessor Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United shocked football fans across the world. News of Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United had caused a flurry of social media posts. Former players such as Rio Ferdinand and Edwin van der Sar reacted to the news with enthusiasm and happiness. But the reaction was overwhelmingly positive from current United players. Here are the players who reacted to the news the most:
Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals in his first match since his departure last summer. His first goal came in first-half added time, while his second goal was a tap-in from Freddie Woodman’s mistake. His return to Manchester United is a boost to the team’s confidence. The return of the Portuguese international will surely increase the club’s chances of winning the Premier League and the Champions League again this season.
Pogba’s departure from United has been rumoured for some time. It was still up in the air at the start of the season, but the news of Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford could be an incentive for the Frenchman to stay. However, United’s recent failure to sign a player in the month of June isn’t helping either. Emi Martinez jokingly suggested that Ronaldo take the penalty instead.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to make his return to Manchester United after a long break in Portugal. The Portuguese forward will stay in Portugal during the international break, and he is expected to make his Old Trafford debut against Newcastle United on Sept. 11. Manchester United’s website crashed within minutes of the announcement, and the club’s social media feeds were flooded with messages from fans. If this is Cristiano Ronaldo’s time, it will be the perfect time to pay homage to the man who helped him become a global superstar.
Real Madrid’s interest
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in purchasing the Manchester United striker. Ronaldo, 34, has a contract with the Spanish club until 2020. Manchester United’s ownership group includes the Florida family and Malcolm Glazer. A spokesperson for the Glazer family said the decision to sell Ronaldo was entirely football-related and had nothing to do with the financial structure of the club. It is thought that Real Madrid would have to compensate Ronaldo and his agent EUR30 million if they purchase Ronaldo.
While the Spanish giants are expected to spend a large sum on the French striker, they are not prepared to pay a world-record fee to land him. Juventus have stated that they will focus their transfer budget on signing Kylian Mbappe this summer, so they will not spend a fortune on Ronaldo. But it is impossible to rule out the possibility of signing Ronaldo if their interest in Kylian Mbappe does not pan out.
Despite this, it is hard to imagine a deal between the two sides. Real Madrid are a billion-euro club, and Florentino Perez, the club’s president, is a successful businessman and a political legend. He has convinced several banks to lend Real Madrid millions of euros. The club has been begging for Ronaldo to stay at Old Trafford, but the striker is not happy with the situation at Old Trafford.
If Ronaldo’s deal is renegotiated, the club will have to replace Benzema. The club’s other top players have all been sold in recent years. But the striker’s current contract expires this summer, and this is likely to mean a huge overhaul in the team’s lineup. With this new squad, Real Madrid will be in a position to buy a world-class striker.
However, it remains unclear what Real Madrid’s transfer policy is at this point. The club is under no obligation to sell Mbappe, but the player’s contract expires in 2023 and he has made little progress in negotiations. That leaves Real Madrid with no other option but to reassess their options. However, if Ronaldo is not sold, there are many other options available to them. The club could even try to sign Mohamed Salah, who is a Liverpool legend.
Kylian Mbappe’s chances of joining PSG
If you are a fan of French football, you will certainly be interested in Kylian Mbappe, the Paris-born forward who has just signed a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe is considered one of the best forwards in Europe, and joined PSG in 2017 from Monaco. Since making his senior debut, the teenager has won the World Cup with France in 2018 and the Nations League in 2021. In fact, since bursting onto the scene, he has won five caps for his country.
While it would be nice to have Kylian Mbappe join a club with more history, Real Madrid is an intriguing option, and they have a manager with a successful track record. Mbappe’s desire to work under Zidane and his team’s success may be the driving factors behind his choice of Madrid, although Liverpool are also a contender, although they would have to sell Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to make the deal work.
The French national team’s Champions League dream has been delayed due to the lack of a suitable replacement for Mbappe. According to Spanish media outlets, Mbappe is now in charge of personnel decisions at the capital club. Despite the claims, it is advisable to take all this information with a pinch of salt. Mbappe is not a front-office decision-maker.
Mauricio Pochettino also made it clear that Mbappe would be at PSG next season. It was also said that he would be with the French national team for the rest of his career. That seems unlikely but his mother has spoken to the press about his future. Mbappe’s mother has also said that PSG and Real have made almost identical contracts for her son.
Despite the seemingly absurd conditions of Mbappe’s new contract, the French national team has managed to sway the French superstar’s decision to stay at PSG. Mbappe and Nasser Al Khelaifi held up a “Mbappe 2025” PSG shirt before the team’s match against Metz. The players also announced the extension at Parc des Princes. The deal was worth EUR180 million and is likely to last until 2025.
Rio Ferdinand’s reaction to Ronaldo’s return to United
Former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand has shared a funny video on social media explaining his role in preventing Cristiano Ronaldo from joining rival Manchester City. Ronaldo was suddenly available to join other clubs after his move to Juventus. Manchester City were the frontrunners to sign the Portuguese superstar, but United were able to block the move and keep the club in the title race. However, despite his success, Rio Ferdinand still believes that Manchester United failed to take advantage of their former teammate.
In response to the rumours, Rio Ferdinand has provided his verdict on the situation. After Manchester United beat Brentford 3-0, Ferdinand posted a tweet about Ronaldo’s return. He then followed up with a video of him breaking into a grin. Ferdinand is now a hysterical figure in Manchester, as fans have called for a statue of him outside Old Trafford.
The Portuguese winger scored his 11th and 12th goals for Manchester United against Arsenal. He scored twice on his return, with his second coming via penalty. Ronaldo has now taken 14 penalties in 22 matches, including six in the Champions League. However, the return of the Brazilian to the Red Devils will be welcomed by both fans and critics. In the meantime, United are still battling for the top four and a win would take them one step closer to the league title.
The former Manchester United defender’s comments on Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United are worth a listen. The Portuguese striker scored more goals for United this season than any other player in the shortlist. Manchester United are in sixth position, two points ahead of West Ham in the Premier League. However, Rio Ferdinand’s reaction to the return of Ronaldo is quite shocking and may have implications for United’s future.
