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title: "Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Real Madrid"
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author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-05-01T20:05:38Z"
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# Manchester United: Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Real Madrid

**[Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-news/) forward Cristiano Ronaldo could be set for a sensational return to Real Madrid, according to a report from [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/cristiano-ronaldo-shock-real-madrid-26841606?_ga=2.1019121.1120497021.1651389250-821466641.1594277329).**

### The lowdown: No fairytale comeback

Signed from Juventus last August for £12.9m ([Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12393260/cristiano-ronaldo-re-signs-for-manchester-united-from-juventus)), the 37-year-old superstar has enjoyed a stellar return to Old Trafford on a personal level.

However, with a Premier League top-four finish unlikely and no silverware to play for, overall the return has proven to be a disappointing one for a player who boasts [34 major trophies](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cristiano-ronaldo/erfolge/spieler/8198) during an illustrious career.

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As the campaign comes towards its conclusion, attention has already turned to what the future may hold for Ronaldo…

### The latest: Madrid return for Ronaldo?

As per [The Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/cristiano-ronaldo-shock-real-madrid-26841606?_ga=2.1019121.1120497021.1651389250-821466641.1594277329), Spanish giants Real Madrid are believed to be interested in taking the [186-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cristiano-ronaldo/nationalmannschaft/spieler/8198/verein_id/3300) Portugal star back to the club.

The report claims that the newly-crowned La Liga champions are ‘increasingly keen’ on taking the prolific frontman back to the Bernabeu, where he scored [450 times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cristiano-ronaldo/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/8198) in 438 appearances.

Under contract in Manchester until 2023 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cristiano-ronaldo/profil/spieler/8198)), the report stated that ‘key figures’ at Los Blancos are considering a summer swoop.

### The verdict: Don’t sell

While it remains to be seen whether Erik ten Hag views the Portuguese veteran as part of his plans, Ronaldo’s return of [23 goals and three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/cristiano-ronaldo/leistungsdaten/spieler/8198) in 36 appearances across all competitions this term makes him an essential part of the Red Devils’ squad.

Despite his advancing years, this season has proven that the Ronaldo remains amongst the upper echelons of footballers in front of goal as team-mates [struggle](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/manchester-united/leistungsdaten/verein/985) around him, and with adequate support, Ten Hag could still make great use of the 37-year-old’s striking attributes.

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Aside from his goals, the talismanic striker – who was described as [‘fantastic’](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11667/12419432/sir-alex-ferguson-hails-cristiano-ronaldos-fantastic-man-utd-return) by Sir Alex Ferguson – has also completed 22.4 accurate passes per game and created seven big chances whilst earning an outstanding average [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/cristiano-ronaldo/750) rating of 7.26 from 28 Premier League outings.

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