Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruben Amorim share a bond manufactured through their shared experiences, and one of Ronaldo’s ex-teammates from Manchester United believes a dramatic return to the club could be possible.
Louis Saha, who once graced the Old Trafford pitch alongside Ronaldo, speculates that the legendary forward harbors a deep-seated desire to rejoin the Red Devils, motivated by what he sees as unfinished sections left untold.
Since heading out in different directions from Manchester United in a whirlwind of controversy in 2022, During the time of Erik ten Hag, Ronaldo has established a successful career in Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
The legendary 39-year-old has scored an incredible 74 goals in just 85 games, demonstrating his continued dominance in the sport. In the meantime, his old team struggles with poor Premier League goal scoring.
Strikers like Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Højlund have had trouble finding their rhythm; between them, they have only scored three goals in all competitions.
Fans are still uneasy about United’s goal drought, and rumors have surfaced that Ruben Amorim would be able to come up with a spectacular solution.
There are rumors that the head coach is interested in Sporting CP attacker Viktor Gyökeres, but there is also talk of a bolder plan: a short-term transfer for Ronaldo.
The relationship between Amorim and Ronaldo is more than just a theory; the two played together for Portugal in international competition, and Ronaldo referred to Amorim as “the poet” during their time together.
Louis Saha, who watched Ronaldo soar during his first season at Manchester United, thinks the player’s competitive nature would fit very well at Old Trafford.
Saha says that despite being controversial, Ronaldo’s candid assessment of the team’s situation in 2022 struck a chord with both players and supporters.
His turbulent departure after a heated interview with Piers Morgan in which he publicly criticized Ten Hag and voiced his displeasure with the club’s antiquated facilities, which stood in sharp contrast to his high standards.
Although there was a lot of angst around Ronaldo’s departure, supporters are enticed by the prospect of his return. Could the footballing behemoth be lured back to the platform where he was first crowned a legend by the promise of forgiveness and the opportunity to change his legacy? The lyrical symmetry of such a reunion will only be revealed in time.
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Louis Saha, who played alongside Cristiano Ronaldo during the Portuguese forward’s first spell at Old Trafford, believes Ronaldo would seize the chance to return to Manchester United. Saha also feels that players and supporters have come to understand Ronaldo’s criticism of the club from two years ago.
“I do think he’d love to return to the club in a role where he’s respected,” Saha said..
“He left the club on somewhat bad terms, so the club’s hierarchy may not want it to happen, but the players and the fans understood what he was trying to say. People can’t say that what he was saying was wrong.”
“Cristiano Ronaldo does have a connection with Rúben Amorim, but I don’t believe he would sign him purely because he’s his friend. He wouldn’t sign him just to please him, he would only do it if he believes Cristiano can help.”
“If there was an opportunity to come back, I’m sure Cristiano would love to return and help the club because he will love the challenge. If he has the chance, he will come.”
Meanwhile, former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his heartfelt wishes to Ruben Amorim as the new head coach embarks on his journey at Old Trafford. Facing the daunting task of guiding United to a top-four finish this season, Amorim will need to make an immediate impact.
For Ronaldo, who remains deeply connected to the club, success requires more than effort—it needs a touch of fortune. “I wish Ruben Amorim all the luck in the world because Manchester [United] needs it,” Ronaldo stated, reflecting on the club’s struggles under previous managers.
