Move over Sir Jim Ratcliffe?! Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to be Man Utd ‘part-owner’ of the future as Portuguese GOAT would ‘jump at’ chance to make Old Trafford return

The Portuguese superstar saw a difficult second spell at Old Trafford brought to a close in November 2022, as his contract was terminated on the back of an explosive interview with Piers Morgan. Ronaldo ended up heading to the Saudi Pro League.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is still going strong at 40 years of age, with there no plans for record-shattering boots to be hung up any time soon. Questions have, however, been asked of what Ronaldo will look to do when reaching retirement.

He could move into management, with vast experience ready to be passed on, or some of his vast fortune could be pumped into an ambitious project that allows him to fill a role in the boardroom.

Quinton Fortune, who played alongside Ronaldo during his first stint in England, has told BoyleSports - who offer the latest Premier League betting - when asked to speculate on CR7’s future: “Could Cristiano Ronaldo be a coach? I think he could do anything he puts his mind to. We’ve seen it first hand during his career.

“At Manchester United I could see him as a part owner, he’s done incredible things in football and also financially, anything is possible because he loves the club. The club still loves him with the amazing memories he created there, if he got an opportunity behind the scenes I think he’d jump to be a part of it.”

Ronaldo may be about to take on a new challenge in 2025, with his lucrative contract in the Middle East running down. There has been talk of him gracing the Club World Cup before agreeing a longer-term deal elsewhere. United, meanwhile, continue to toil with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS co-ownership group joining the Glazer family in Manchester.