Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a bombshell condition that has left the Manchester United board in a state of shock
In a development that has sparked debate from Riyadh to Manchester, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly open to a dramatic return to Manchester United—but only under one major condition. As the Portuguese superstar edges closer to the remarkable milestone of 1,000 career goals, insiders claim he is prepared to leave his lucrative deal with Al-Nassr to complete his journey at Old Trafford.
The tension allegedly stems from disagreements with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund over transfer strategy. Ronaldo is said to have felt misled about recruitment plans, especially when comparing his club’s ambitions with rivals like Al-Hilal. Frustrated by what he views as misplaced priorities, he has reportedly issued an ultimatum: he will only return to United if a senior executive within the INEOS-led structure is removed.
United’s leadership, headed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, must now weigh the commercial and emotional appeal of re-signing their iconic No. 7 against the risk of disrupting their new hierarchy. With a reported £44 million release clause and willingness to accept a pay cut, Ronaldo has made his stance clear—the next move belongs to Manchester United.
