According to a recent report by Calciomercato, Juventus winger Cristiano Ronaldo is missing the success he has enjoyed at Real Madrid, and a summer return to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium for him is not just a suggestion. However, the same source has also stated that it would take a massive sum for any interested party to lure the Portuguese superstar away from Turin this summer.
Ronaldo’s Incredible Goal-Scoring Record In The Italian Top-Flight
Despite edging towards the end of his football career, Ronaldo has still managed to be prolific goal-getter for Juventus this season. He has banged in 25 goals and provided four assists in 32 matches for the Italian champions this term across all fronts. The Portuguese international’s stats prove that he still has a lot to offer in the final third which Los Blancos can benefit from by sealing his return back to Spain this summer.
Ronaldo has averaged 4.4 shots, 0.6 key passes and 2.0 dribbles per game in the UEFA Champions League this season. However, he has produced an average of 5.9 shots, 1.7 key passes and 1.8 dribbles in every 90 minutes of league football (stats via whoscored).
The 35-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down due to old age and will be in line to play a crucial role for his nation in next year’s UEFA European Championship after the tournament has got delayed due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak. He is the current captain of the Portuguese national team, having scored 99 goals in 164 matches for his country thus far.
What Makes The Portuguese Skipper Such A Feared Attacker In European Football?
Even though Ronaldo has lost a yard of pace from his game over the past couple of years, he has still produced excellent attacking returns for Maurizio Sarri’s side this season. He excels at getting shots in on-target and can complete some penetrative dribbles out on the wide positions. However, he has lost the creative spark from his game and can sometimes go missing in specific matches when he is left isolated up top.
Should Zidane Bring Ronaldo Back To Madrid?
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane can always use a player of Ronaldo’s skillset as long as he can produce similar goal-scoring numbers next season. The likes of Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Isco have all excelled following the Portuguese winger’s departure in the summer of 2018. However, both Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale have struggled to prove their fitness after falling victim to frequent injury problems at the Bernabeu this season.
Maybe, shipping Bale out and bringing Ronaldo back to the La Liga could appeal to Zidane if he intends to build a team capable of challenging for multiple trophies in the coming years. He will not only add a lot of goals to the Madrid frontline but also bring a winning mentality back to Zidane’s squad. Therefore, the French head coach should consider orchestrating a move to land Ronaldo in the off-season but only if it is financially viable for the Spanish giants to do so.
