Jose Mourinho rules out Manchester United return for Cristiano Ronaldo as he admits Real Madrid are 'on fire' after shock Copa del Rey exit

  • Reports have linked Cristiano Ronaldo with a move away from Real Madrid
  • Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho expects him to stay at the Bernabeu
  • The former Real Madrid boss says the out-of-form La Liga giants are 'on fire'
  • Zinedine Zidane's men are 19 points off Barcelona and out of the Copa del Rey 

Jose Mourinho says his old club Real Madrid are 'on fire' but he does not believe it will lead to Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United.

The Portugal star is once again rumoured to be on his way out of the Bernabeu over a disagreement with club president Florentino Perez.

The situation has only added to Real's problems as coach Zinedine Zidane comes under increasing pressure. 

Cristiano Ronaldo believes Real Madrid can still have an 'incredible season'

Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be unhappy at Real Madrid with the club struggling in La Liga

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes Ronaldo will end up staying at Real Madrid

His side are fourth in La Liga, 19 points behind rivals Barcelona, and crashed out of the Copa del Rey to Leganes on Wednesday night.


Ronaldo has been consistently linked with a return to United, having left Old Trafford for a then world record £85million in 2009. 

But Mourinho believes the player, who turns 33 next month, will resolve his differences with Real and stay in Spain.

Mourinho worked with Ronaldo at Real Madrid but is not expecting him to rejoin United

Mourinho worked with Ronaldo at Real Madrid but is not expecting him to rejoin United

Leganes players celebrate during their shock Copa del Rey win over Real on Wednesday night 

Leganes players celebrate during their shock Copa del Rey win over Real on Wednesday night 

The former Real boss said: 'With the moment Real Madrid is having now, I think I should be the last one to add some fuel to the fire.

'Madrid is on fire, the results are not good and it's a club where I worked three years. I cared about the club. I am the last one to add fire to put some water on the fire.

'Cristiano is the kind of player every manager and club wants, but Zidane and Real Madrid (will keep him), that's my feeling.'

Mourinho says his former club are 'on fire' after a disappointing first half of the season

Mourinho says his former club are 'on fire' after a disappointing first half of the season

 

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