Khaberni - The name of the Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked widespread controversy in the international transfer market, after reports of ongoing negotiations for his return to Manchester United during the upcoming summer transfer period, in a move that might bring one of the world's most prominent football stars back to Old Trafford again.
fichajes newspaper mentioned that according to what is being circulated, Ronaldo is not completely comfortable in his current experience with Al-Nassr Saudi, and is seriously thinking about leaving the Saudi league at the end of the season, looking to end his career at the highest levels of European competition.
It explained: "It is said that the player, who has reached the age of forty, places returning to Manchester United as a first option, given the significant symbolic value the club represents in his professional career."
It added: "The data indicates that Ronaldo's contract includes a buyout clause estimated at around 50 million euros, which has prompted clubs from the American league to try to enter the line of negotiations, but the player's personal desire seems directed towards returning to the English Premier League, specifically to the club with which he made his global glory."
For its part, Manchester United sees that the end of Ronaldo's previous experience with the team was not technical as much as it was linked to personal disputes during the era of the previous manager Erik ten Hag. With the change in technical circumstances within the club, the management is open to the idea of restoring the player, for what he can add in terms of experience, leadership personality, and scoring ability both on and off the field.
The reports confirm that the talks between the player's representatives and Manchester United's management are proceeding at a steady pace, amid a mutual desire to reach an agreement that focuses more on the sporting aspects than the financial ones. Ronaldo, according to the same sources, has shown readiness to make a significant financial concession by accepting a notable reduction in his salary to facilitate his return to Old Trafford.
United's management is betting that Ronaldo's return will not just be an emotional step, but a technical and moral addition capable of enhancing the winning mentality inside the locker room, especially among the younger elements, considering that the player's legacy was not affected by the controversy accompanying his previous departure, but still enjoys high regard within the club’s corridors.
If things go according to current projections, Manchester United plans to invest in Ronaldo's potential return both sportingly and marketing-wise, as part of a short-term project that allows the Portuguese star to end his career in one of the strongest leagues in the world. Despite the temptations coming from the American league, the emotional connection between Ronaldo and Old Trafford remains a decisive factor in guiding his compass.
