Zidane says Ronaldo return to Real Madrid 'possible'
Zinedine Zidane opened the door to Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Real Madrid on Monday.
MADRID (AFP) - Zinedine Zidane opened the door to Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Real Madrid on Monday, admitting a comeback is "possible" for the striker.
Asked by Sky Italia if there is any truth to rumours that Ronaldo could rejoin Madrid, Zidane said: "It s possible, it s possible."
"We know Cristiano," Zidane added. "We know the person he is and everything he s done at Real Madrid. But now he s a Juventus player and you have to have respect both him and the club."
Asked if he would like to coach Ronaldo again, Zidane said: "I did what I had to do with Cristiano. Let s see what will happen in the future."
Reports in Spain have suggested Ronaldo is keen on returning to Real Madrid, where he enjoyed a hugely successful nine years before leaving in 2018 for 100 million euros.
The 36-year-old increased speculation last week with a cryptic post on social media, in which he wrote: "It s true the past belongs in museums (I should say!) but fortunately, football has memory... and so do I!"
Ronaldo s time at Juventus has not been as successful as was hoped. The team sit third in Serie A while defeat by Porto last week meant they went out in the Champions League last 16 for a second consecutive year.
