Cristiano Ronaldo 'convinces Diego Simeone' to sign him and is set for return to Madrid
dailystar.co.ukCristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set for a dramatic return to Madrid - but not in the way that you might think.Ronaldo spent nine seasons in the Spanish capital with Real between 2009 and 2018, winning two titles, four Champions Leagues and breaking a host of individual records.
But it is rivals Atletico who have been linked with a surprise move for the wantaway Manchester United forward.The 37-year-old has convinced Atletico boss Diego Simeone to bring him to the Wanda Metropolitano, claim Spanish outlet Diario AS.
They say that Ronaldo's representatives have spoken to Simeone and persuaded him to sanction a move that would see the veteran ace return to Madrid with Real's next door neighbours. READ MORE: 6 footballers who shifted weight while playing from Eden Hazard to Alvaro MorataRonaldo was public enemy no.1 with Atletico during his time at the Bernabeu.
The Portuguese star bagged 450 goals in 438 matches for Real, including one against Atletico in the 2014 Champions League final, which Real won 4-1.A switch to Simeone's side would enable Ronaldo to play Champions League football again this season after United failed to qualify for the competition under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and then Ralf Rangnick.Do you think Ronaldo will still be a Manchester United player come September?
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