Ronaldo's lasting legacy at Real Madrid and future coaching buzz
In 2009, Ronaldo moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid for a then-record sum of 103 million dollars. The transfer became one of the most talked-about in football history. Although Cristiano hasn't played for Real Madrid in six years, he still remembers his former club.
2:03 PM EDT, September 4, 2024
For nine years, Cristiano Ronaldo was the star of Real Madrid. He won every possible trophy with the club and scored 450 goals in 438 matches. Thus, he is the most prolific player in the Royals' long history.
However, in the summer of 2018, he swapped Real for Juventus Turin because he felt President Florentino Perez did not treat him properly.
Attempts to replace Cristiano Ronaldo cost Real Madrid 335 million dollars. Eden Hazard cost 127 million dollars, Vinicius (50 million), Rodrygo (50 million), Mariano Diaz (24 million), Luka Jović (67 million), and Brahim Diaz (19 million). These six players were meant to replace the Portuguese football star in goal-scoring for the Royals.
Ronaldo visited Real Madrid
After years, the atmosphere has changed, and Cristiano Ronaldo is still held in high regard in Madrid. The Portuguese player took advantage of the international break and appeared at Real Madrid's training center.
In the videos that have appeared online, Ronaldo is seen talking with coach Carlo Ancelotti and club legend Roberto Carlos.
Michael Owen believes that Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al-Nassr, could take charge of the Portuguese national team or manage clubs like Manchester United or Real Madrid after his playing career.
Although Ronaldo does not plan a coaching career for now, Owen sees potential in him to take up coaching after finishing his football career.
The newspaper "The Sun" that the discussion about Ronaldo's potential future as a coach is gaining momentum, especially now as his football career slowly comes to an end.
