Cristiano Ronaldo set to join top La Liga club as Manchester United striker wants a return to Spain
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Javier Tebas says he will be excited to see the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Spain following reports linking the former Real Madrid talisman to Atletico Madrid.
Ronaldo has been heavily linked with a return to Spain as he tries to force a move away from Manchester United this summer.
The 37-year-old still has a year remaining on his £360,000-a-week deal at Manchester United, but wants to walk away from the club early.
Cristiano Ronaldo set to join top La Liga club as Manchester United striker wants a return to Spain
FootballRonaldo held talks with United's hierarchy at Carrington on Wednesday and reiterated his desire to quit the club this summer.
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Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have been linked with a move to so sign Ronaldo in recent days, a and Tebas is keen to see the return of the ex-Real Madrid star.
"I would like to see Cristiano Ronaldo in La Liga again," Tebas said quoted by Goal.
"Whether it is feasible or not for Atletico Madrid, I do not know. There would have to be some player departures if they wanted to [sign him]. To sign a player of that level, you must make room [financially]."
Ronaldo spent the best years of his career at Real Madrid lighting up La Liga with his skills and goals and Tebas wants to see the prolific forward doing that again in Spain.
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FootballMeanwhile, Atletico Madrid fans have strongly made their feelings clear on the potential signing of Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has been heavily linked with the Rojiblancos in recent days as the 37-year-old tries to force a move away from Manchester United this summer.
But a large section of their fans have voiced their displeasure at their club and have started a campaign against his signature.
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo runs the risk of becoming a free agent after the 37-year old reportedly asked Manchester United to release him from his contract.
Ronaldo still has a year remaining on his £360,000-a-week deal at Manchester United, but wants to walk away from the club early.
After missing preseason under new manager Erik Ten Hag, Ronaldo made his way back to United for showdown talks with the club’s hierarchy and the new manager.