CRISTIANO RONALDO expects to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United if Mauricio Pochettino takes over, according to reports.
Ronaldo’s Real Madrid future is in limbo with Manchester United ready to welcome their former No 7 back to Old Trafford.
The 33-year-old hinted at an exit after the club’s Champions League final win over Liverpool last month.
And with Real Madrid no longer run by Zinedine Zidane, a move away could unfold.
Florentino Perez is a known admirer of Pochettino, who has won plenty of plaudits during his time at Tottenham.
But Ronaldo, the report suggests, is not among them.
The Portugal international supposedly feels Pochettino has done nothing to justify his huge billing.
And, if the Spurs boss takes over, then Ronaldo expects his head to roll.
United appear to have been earmarked as the players’ No 1 destination if he opts to quit the Bernabeu.
Speaking last week, former Real boss Fabio Capello confirmed this by saying: “I think that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to go back to Manchester.
“To play for United and being coached by his compatriot Mourinho.”
United are not the only club interested in signing Ronaldo, though.
PSG are also in the mix for his signature, and may make a move if Kylian Mbappe or Neymar jumps ship.
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