David de Gea ignites Ronaldo return rumours

Carlo Garganese

• 11 Dec 2024 13:30 GMT
• 3 min read

David de Gea has ignited reports that Cristiano Ronaldo could make a shock return to Serie A with Fiorentina next month.

The Fiorentina goalkeeper, who played with Ronaldo at Manchester United, shared a cryptic Instagram Story from Ronaldo - adding the words ‘What’s coming?’.

In Ronaldo’s original story, the Portuguese legend posted a picture of him forming a triangle with his index fingers.

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It is not clear what Ronaldo meant by the gesture, but De Gea’s response suggests he knows.

De Gea’s actions has ignited rumours in Florence that Ronaldo could join his former teammate at Fiorentina. ViolaNews reports that Fiorentina fans are dreaming of CR7 joining next month to boost their shock Scudetto challenge. The Viola are three points off the top of the table with a game in hand.

Ronaldo’s contract at Al-Nassr expires at the end of the season and he seems unlikely to pen a renewal.

At the age of 39, Ronaldo is showing no signs of slowing down as he continues to maintain his incredible scoring record.

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Ronaldo has enjoyed a goal-filled spell in Saudi Arabia in the almost two years since arriving.

He scored 52 goals in all competitions across 2023, more than anyone in Europe’s big five leagues.

In total, the 39-year-old has scored 80 goals in 89 games. He was Saudi Pro League top scorer for the 2023-24 season.

Ronaldo released from Man Utd

Ronaldo spent just under 18 months playing with De Gea at Man Utd after returning to the club from Juventus in the summer of 2021.

Ronaldo had his contract at Man Utd rescinded in November 2022 in the week leading up to the World Cup.

This came about after Ronaldo blasted Man Utd in an interview with Piers Morgan, accusing the club and key figures of betraying him and trying to force him out.

He slammed manager Erik ten Hag, former boss Ralf Rangnick, owners The Glazers and club legends Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville.

The interview proved to be the final straw for the club after months of indiscipline and controversy surrounding Ronaldo and his behaviour.

He officially joined Al-Nassr on a free transfer in January 2023.