Cristiano Ronaldo's chances of returning to Manchester United for a third time have been discussedA third stint at Manchester United for Cristiano Ronaldo has been dismissed by his former team-mate amidst his ongoing dispute with Al-Nassr. With no certainty he'll feature in the squad for their encounter with Al Ittihad on Friday, conjecture over whether Ronaldo's Saudi Arabian chapter will conclude has been extensively debated. The former United defender told BettingLounge: "He's not happy but would Cristiano Ronaldo come back to Manchester United for a third go? The Athletic reported that Ronaldo feels disappointed by the Al-Nassr hierarchy for not sufficiently strengthening the squad during the January transfer window. However, in news that may reassure Al-Nassr supporters, Ronaldo shared a photograph of himself training with the first team on Thursday.

Source: Express February 05, 2026 16:34 UTC