Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese footballer, revealed in an interview with La Sexta that he does not rule out returning to Real Madrid in the future to embark on an interesting new project once he finishes his sporting career. He also shared that he was close to signing with Barcelona in the past, but ultimately joined Manchester United at that time.
Regarding his departure from Real Madrid, Cristiano mentioned that the president accepted his exit, although the negotiation was not entirely favorable for him. He expressed his appreciation for Florentino Pérez, stating that he respects and cares for him a lot. He also criticized the credibility of the Ballon d'Or award, stating that Vinícius deserved to have won the accolade.
The Portuguese forward spoke about his competitive mentality, acknowledging his aversion to losing in the past and how that attitude has evolved over time. Regarding his future outside the pitch, he ruled out the possibility of being a coach or sporting director, although he kept open the idea of being a team owner. Cristiano also reflected on his playing position, mentioning that he could have taught others to perform as a forward, despite it not being his natural position in his early days.
As for his possible retirement, Cristiano pointed out that he could retire at any moment without regrets, but he still feels capable of making a difference on the field. He compared the leagues of Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States, highlighting the growth of the Saudi league and his views on the level of competition in both leagues. Cristiano also talked about his playing style and the importance of unpredictability in football.
