Cristiano Ronaldo set to shock the football world

The idea of ​​a return to Europe is once again stirring up rumors around Cristiano Ronaldo. Since his arrival in Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese star has never completely ruled out the possibility of returning to a major European club. A year and a half before the 2026 World Cup, such a comeback could represent an interesting opportunity to stay at the top and arrive in the best conditions for this ultimate international competition. But the idea of ​​a particular destination now raises questions.

A promise about to be broken?

During the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, Ronaldo cast doubt on his future. When asked about the possibility of joining Manchester City, the legendary striker replied: “You never know what can happen. » A statement that immediately ignited speculation. By joining the Sky Blues, Ronaldo would betray a promise several years old: that of never playing for the historic rival of Manchester United, his favorite club.

This hypothesis seems all the more credible as Manchester City is going through a period of crisis and could be tempted to enlist a player of Ronaldo’s stature to turn things around. Despite his age, CR7 remains a formidable offensive force and could bring his experience and leadership to a struggling team.

A change of direction for Ronaldo?

Speaking of City, Ronaldo also praised the work of Pep Guardiola, whom he considers a coach capable of bringing the Sky Blues back to their best level. “ Great teams and great players are smart enough to understand problems and solve them. I am 100% sure they will return to the top”he added. These words, tinged with respect, surprised more than one United fan.

So, will the five-time Ballon d’Or winner cross this red line? If this comes to fruition, his choice risks dividing, even shocking, Red Devils supporters. For the moment, nothing has been decided, but the simple prospect of seeing CR7 in the colors of City is enough to make the football world tremble.