I watched Cristiano Ronaldo interview with Rio Ferdinand - his stance on Man Utd return is clear

The lure of bringing back a club legend is often high among football fans but in the case of Cristiano Ronaldo, bringing him back to Manchester United for a third spell is filled with intrigue.

Ronaldo's second stint at Old Trafford ended under a dark cloud after a public fallout with Erik ten Hag. The Portuguese forward was highly critical of many aspects of the United project ranging from the training ground to the coaching methods of the Dutchman.

It was difficult for United fans not to feel a sour taste in their mouth after Ronaldo exited, particularly after the fanfare he received upon his arrival. So it is no surprise, then, that the idea of bringing the Reds legend back to Old Trafford in a coaching capacity appeals to some quarters of the fanbase.

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However, after watching Ronaldo's interview with Rio Ferdinand that was released on Thursday, it is fair to suggest that prospect is no longer on the 39-year-old's radar. "I am going to miss the adrenaline and feeling nervous," the forward explained when asked what he will miss about football after his retirement.

"Other parts I am in control, I have good people around me. I have good things and good incomes but the adrenaline of football I am going to miss.

"I gave my body for 25 years of football and I can’t give more. But I don’t want to think about retirement.

"I work on my business and yes I might be a little lost (when I retire) but I have other things to worry about which is a business part, a new chapter that I am excited for which will also be a challenge for me."

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