Both players made their way to Old Trafford from the Portuguese heavyweights, with Ronaldo moving on to play for Real Madrid and Juventus after his first stint at Manchester United and returning there in August of last year. There were rumblings going around that the striker might be looking for a new opportunity this coming summer.

But Manchester United shot down these rumors, emphasizing that the great player, who is in the final year of his contract, is not available for purchase at this time. On the other hand, Ronaldo's club and national teammate Fernandes has expressed his hope that the player will use the option to return to Sporting when his current contract expires.

He stated the following in an interview with Record: "It would be a tremendous moment for the Sportinguistas, virtually everyone anticipates it." That is something that I hope will take place.