There is no doubt that the Manchester United hierarchy would like to entice Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford next summer, and know that their chances of making a deal happen would greatly increase if Carlo Ancelotti was to replace Louis van Gaal as manager.
Ronaldo was shocked when Real Madrid parted company with the Italian trainer just one season after he had led Los Blanco’s to the Champions League title, and has hinted at his desire to play for the experienced tactician once more.
The Portuguese international said: “Mr. Ancelotti was an unbelievable surprise.
“In the beginning I though he was more a tough person, more – kind of arrogant, and it was the opposite.
“He’s like a big bear, I can say. He’s a cute guy, such a sensitive person. He spoke with us every day. Not just with me but with all the players. He had fun with us.
“He’s an unbelievable person. I just wish every player could have an opportunity to work with him because he’s a fantastic guy, a fantastic coach and I miss him a lot because we won many trophies together.
“And I wish to work with him one day again. But now I’m good. I have a new coach and I’m happy too, but it’s great I have good memories.”
Meanwhile Ancelotti has said he wants to return to coaching in the summer and hinted that he would love for it to be a club like Manchester United.
He said: “Of course, for every manager, they would all think of managing Manchester United.
“But let us see next summer. I will not take a job in mid-season, but I would like to work again next summer.
“If I don’t find a club with a good project, I can wait.”
