Cristiano Ronaldo who was a Manchester United player who is now playing for Real Madrid, was convinced by his old team mate Rio to come back.

Rio who is a good friend of Ronaldo wants him back at Manchester United

Rio said in a interview: “He was one of the most dialled people on my phone at the time!

“But I think the opportunity has gone now. If we could have done it, I think it would have been last summer. He’s signed a new deal at Real now.

“As footballers you don’t really let on too much to each other. It’s like a chess game. And in those situations you have got your one and two first-choice moves or scenarios that you want to happen.

“So to let people know is sort of letting the cat out of the bag. You play your cards close to your chest.

“But if he was going to leave Real Madrid, I think Manchester United would have been the place he would have come to. That’s my personal view, but no-one will ever know now.”