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Will Cristiano Ronaldo play for Sporting Lisbon again? Here's what his agent Jorge Mendes says

Portuguese football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo might be counting his days at Juventus. Meanwhile, he has been tipped for a return to one of his former clubs, including Sporting Lisbon, while Super Agent Jorge Mendes has commented on the same.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo return to Sporting Lisbon? Super agent Jorge Mendes clears air-ayh
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Turin, First Published May 15, 2021, 1:52 PM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese football sensation who has been having an average time in Juventus currently. However, it is likely to come to an end following the ongoing 2020-21 season, as he considers a move away from Turin.

Ronaldo has had a lack of European success with the Bianconeri. Furthermore, with the side struggling for a top-four finish this season, it is implausible that Ronaldo would continue with UEFA Champions League football.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo return to Sporting Lisbon? Super agent Jorge Mendes clears air-ayh

In the same light, reports have stated that Ronnie could be on his way out of Juventus with a year still in his contract remaining. Furthermore, he has been tipped to a return to one of his former clubs, including Sporting Lisbon. “I’ll talk to him to bring him back. Next year he will play in Alvalade,” Ronaldo’s mother had said.

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However, how much realistic chance does Ronaldo have in returning to his hometown club? On the same note, Ronaldo’s Super Agent Jorge Mendes has cleared the air on the same, stating that it looks unlikely right now, despite the Portuguese having expressed his interest in ending his career in Lisbon.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo return to Sporting Lisbon? Super agent Jorge Mendes clears air-ayh

“Cristiano is proud of the title won by Sporting, in fact, as he has publicly demonstrated. But at the moment, his career plans do not go through Portugal,” Mendes was quoted as saying to Record.

Ronaldo is likely to play for four more seasons at the top level before hanging his boots. It puts Manchester United and Real Madrid in the race for his signature again. At the same time, French champion Paris Saint-Germain is also keen on having him and is monitoring his situation.

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