Xabi Alonso: Ronaldo might return to Real Madrid short-term

As Xabi Alonso is expected to take charge as the new head coach of Real Madrid, he is reportedly open to the idea of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the club on a short-term basis. According to Spain’s El Gol Digital, Alonso sees this option positively.

Under FIFA’s new Club World Cup format, participating teams are allowed to add players on short-term deals. Several clubs have already expressed interest in bringing Ronaldo in for this competition.

Alonso believes this opportunity could be especially beneficial for Real Madrid. In his view, even at 40 years old, a player of Ronaldo’s caliber could offer valuable experience and motivation in decisive matches. The coach supports the idea of the club’s all-time top scorer contributing for a month-long tournament.

Reportedly, Ronaldo’s current contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr expires on June 30. Although discussions for an extension are underway, no official agreement has been reached.

Notably, FIFA’s official regulations allow clubs to temporarily sign former stars just for this tournament. Ronaldo’s short-term return to Real Madrid could come as a major surprise for fans.

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