Former Real Madrid forward, Fernando Morientes has urged Cristiano Ronaldo to return to his former club Sporting CP this summer and retire at the Portuguese club in the near future.
Ronaldo’s current contract with Al-Nassr will expire next month.
The 40-year-old’s future at the Saudi Arabia giants remain uncertain as he is yet to sign a new deal.
Recent reports have indicated that the former Juventus forward is ready to cut ties with Al-Nassr in search of a new chapter this summer.
In recent weeks, Ronaldo has been linked with clubs in Brazil and a return to Sporting CP.
Speaking to about Ronaldo, Morientes told CasinoHawks (via GOAL), “I think when a player of that age joins the Saudi Pro League, it’s to finish his professional footballing career and begin retirement.
“I don’t know if he has any special motivation to wear a shirt; for example, Sporting Lisbon’s was where he started. Obviously, Real Madrid’s [return] is almost impossible now.
“I like to see him where I see him, and I would like him to retire wherever he wants to. I really like those players who start out with one team and end up retiring there.
“I don’t know if Cristiano would’ve that motivation to do so at Sporting,” he stated.
