Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo has been ‘asked’ to stage a sensational reunion as the end of the Saudi period approaches

Jose Mourinho is reportedly trying to convince Cristiano Ronaldo to dump Al-Nasr so he can reunite with the former Manchester United man at Fenerbahce.

Ronaldo’s current contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nasr expires in June and the 39-year-old has given no indication he is ready to retire.

The Portuguese football icon is yet to agree terms on a contract extension, leading to speculation he could be pursuing another final call-up in Europe.

According to the Turkish publication Photomac, Head coach of Fenerbahce Mourinho is already “in contact” with Ronaldo to gauge his interest in a reunion.

Mourinho allegedly asked the five-time Ballon d’Or winner: “Are you happy there?” There is talk that you want to leave. If you leave, would you like to move to Fenerbahçe?

The report claims that Fenerbahce football director Mario Branco has begun negotiations with Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendez.

It currently appears “difficult” for Fenerbahce to sign Ronaldo, but they will be able to officially begin pre-contract negotiations with the legendary striker from January 1 if he does not sign a new contract before then, ahead of a potential free transfer next year. summer.

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Ronaldo signed with Al Nasr as a free agent in January 2023 after terminating his contract with the club. Manchester Unitedafter an argument with then-manager Erik ten Hag.

During their time together at Real Madrid under Mourinho, he made a total of 164 appearances, scoring an almost supernatural 168 goals and providing 49 assists.

Ronaldo and Mourinho maintain a positive relationship, so it is possible that the Fenerbahce coach has spoken to him about his future.

Ronaldo scored 68 goals and provided 18 assists in 79 matches for Al-Nasr. He will likely want to play for Portugal at the 2026 World Cup and a return to European football may give him his best chance of doing so, although he will be over 40 by then.

Earlier this month, Ronaldo was tipped to join Al Nasr’s Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal to replace Neymar. who is in danger of having his contract terminated.

Manchester United review: Chris Rigg’s latest news and Camavinga connection

Meanwhile, Manchester United remain very interested in 17-year-old Sunderland midfielder Chris Rigg, but it looks like they will have to wait until the end of the season to make their move.

Sunderland are unwilling to sell the youngster at any price in January. Rigg is also fully focused on helping the Black Cats achieve promotion.

Manchester United may have the chance to sign Rigg next summer, but if Sunderland do make the leap to the Premier League it won’t be easy.

However, according to recent reports, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are linked with the England Under-18 international, so Manchester United will face with competition for his signature.

In other news, shocking reports from Spain claim that Manchester United have made contact with representatives of Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga to gauge his interest in a move to Old Trafford.

However, the France international instantly rejected the Red Devils’ offers as he wants to remain at Madrid for the foreseeable future, according to the report.

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