A former Manchester United star and teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo's has now tipped the Portuguese star to make yet another Old Trafford return.
Louis Saha has previously tipped the former Real Madrid star to one day become a great manager, and has now suggested that he could return to the Red Devils in that capacity.
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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner made a shock return to the Theatre of Dreams in August 2021, but departed the club little more than a year later under acrimonious circumstances, before joining Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr.
His second stint at the Manchester club did not turn out to be as magical as many would have expected, but Saha has suggested that the Portugal international's experience during that time will have taught him some valuable lessons.
"Cristiano Ronaldo has the passion and dedication to return to Manchester United one day. That could be as a coach or even a manager," the Frenchman told TVSporten, per Sportskeeda.
"His second spell didn't end how everyone had hoped, and you can see why that frustrated him.
"He didn't see the same formula and didn't see the passion from young players that he had been used to seeing.
"Now, he will know that he needs to find a new way to communicate when he becomes a coach, which maybe it isn't as harsh or direct as it was when he was at the club.
"He will work out how to be successful and use all his knowledge to do that; we've seen Roy Keane go into management and have success.
"Cristiano will understand what he needs to do as a manager, and I see no reason why he wouldn't be a success."
The 39-year-old represented Al Nassr in the final of the Super Cup on Saturday, when his side suffered a 4-1 defeat to Al Hilal, with his goal proving to be only a consolation strike in their bid to secure that trophy.
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Ronaldo expressed some anger and frustration during the encounter, too, and could be seen storming down the tunnel after the referee blew the final whistle.