Former Real Madrid president, Ramon Calderon, has claimed
Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Manchester United.
Ronaldo is reportedly ready to quit the club after being
accused of tax fraud .
Calderon was at the Bernabeu when Real signed the
32-year-old from United and believes Los Blancos may struggle to change his
mind over a move.
“I think it is very difficult. I had the same situation with
Manchester United when he wanted to leave and I signed him. He said ‘I want to
leave’ and that was that,” Calderon told BBC Radio 5 live.
“The same year I had the problem with Robinho and he wanted
to leave.
“As a president you can’t do anything other than let him go
and get the best deal possible.
“I hope he hasn’t decided to leave but if he has already
made his mind up, it will be difficult to change the situation.
Calderon also admitted a return to Old Trafford could be on
the cards.
“Very few clubs can meet his expectations. Not because they
can’t pay the money but because they need to offer him the possibility of
winning titles and personal awards,” he added.
“The relationship in Madrid wasn’t the best but that doesn’t
mean he doesn’t want to go back to Manchester where he is very grateful of what
happened.
“He delayed his move to Madrid for a year because Ferguson
was like a father to him. He loved the club, the fans, the city and I don’t
rule out a move back.
“I am sure he will stay in Europe. I don’t see him playing
in China or the Middle East. He is not that type of player. He has three or
four more years to be a top, top player and he would like to keep winning
titles, anywhere he goes.”
By Ifreke Inyang
