Rumour Has It: Real Madrid return for Ronaldo ruled out

The Juventus star only left the Santiago Bernabeu in 2018, yet recent reports linked him with a Madrid return. However, it appears that is unlikely.

Published : Apr 08, 2020 13:34 IST

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a stunning return to Real Madrid, but it seems that is just about impossible.

The Juventus star only left the Santiago Bernabeu in 2018, yet recent reports linked him with a Madrid return.

However, it appears that is unlikely.

TOP STORY – REAL MADRID RETURN FOR RONALDO RULED OUT

Real Madrid is not thinking about bringing Ronaldo back, according to both Marca and Sport .

It has been reported that Juve would consider selling Ronaldo for €60million, which is €40m less than what it paid in July 2018.

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Ronaldo had scored 25 goals in 32 games this season before it was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

ROUND-UP

- Neymar continues to be linked with a return to Barcelona . Sport reports Paris Saint-Germain would be willing to accept payment in instalments from Barcelona, something that proved to be an issue last close season.

- Paul Pogba looks set to leave Manchester United for either Juventus or Real Madrid . AS reports the France midfielder will prioritise an offer from the La Liga giant.

- On loan at PSG from Inter, Mauro Icardi 's future is uncertain. Sport reports PSG has decided it will use its purchase option of €70m to land the forward permanently.

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- It seems Barcelona knows what it wants for Philippe Coutinho . The La Liga giant has set its price for the attacker, who is on loan at Bayern Munich, at €90m, according to Sport .

- David Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of the season and where he ends up remains to be seen. CalcioMercato reports AC Milan met the playmaker's agents over a possible move.

- It is shaping as a busy close season at Barcelona . Sport reports PSG left-back Layvin Kurzawa , out of contract at campaign's end, wants a move to Barcelona. Meanwhile, AS reports Barca is also eyeing Real Madrid's 19-year-old midfielder Cesar Gelabert .