Cristiano Ronaldo unsure on his Real Madrid future; declares himself 'best player on planet'

Cristiano Ronaldo is Real Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer.

Real Madrid icon Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about his future with the club and has revealed he doesn’t know whether he will retire his playing career as a Manchester United player, according to TalkSport. In recent months, Ronaldo has been heavily linked with a return to Old Trafford for his second spell with the club while Paris Saint-Germain are also reported to be interested in landing his services.

The 30-year-old earned his worldwide recognition at the Theatre of Dreams under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson. It was at Old Trafford where Ronaldo transformed into one of the most intimidating figures for opposition defences with his lightning pace, silky skills, power, physique and eye for goal.

The Portugal captain made a world-record move to Real Madrid in 2009 to fulfil his boyhood dream. Since moving to the Spanish capital, Ronaldo has not slowed down one bit and has reached greater heights in football.

It would cost a fortune for United to activate his buy-out clause, but according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague, French Champions PSG are willing to pay the money to land him next summer.

Despite all the glory he has had with Los Blancos, Balague has dropped a bombshell by claiming that the Portuguese holds United close to his heart and a move to Old Trafford is not ‘impossible’.

“Next he’s leaving Real Madrid,” Balague told talkSPORT.

“The strategy is in place from his people to leave this summer if the money is there and Paris Saint-Germain are willing to pay it and Real Madrid feel it is the right time to let him go.”

“He idolises Manchester United. The fans, the atmosphere and the club, but the club is in a different place now.”

“But why would they spend €125million, plus paying him 20-odd million per year, why would they do that at this stage?”

“PSG are willing to pay for him, he is happy to move on when he feels the time is right, but remember what happened at Manchester United, where he wanted to leave a year before he actually did, so if it’s not this summer it’ll be next summer.”

I am the best player on the planet: Ronaldo

Lionel Messi (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo (R) have shared 7 Ballon d’Ors between them.

Ronaldo has insisted he is ‘better’ than his arch-rival from Barcelona Lionel Messi and has proclaimed himself to be the ‘best footballer on planet’, according to El Pais. Ronaldo believes trophies don’t have any impact on determining who’s the best player in the world.

The rivalry between the two is intense and both players compete against each other on all fronts. Messi has won football’s most prestigious individual award on four occasions while Ronaldo has added three to his name. The Portugal captain recently became Los Blancos’ all-time leading goalscorer, which was previously set at 323 goals by Raul Gonzalez.

Much of the Portugal captain’s success is due to his ‘attitude’, which plays a large part in his appeal. Ronaldo would undoubtedly prefer if the football jury was unanimous in agreeing he's the best there's ever been—but that's far from being the case.

The former Manchester United star player was asked to comment on his rivalry with Barca’s Messi in an interview with El Pais.

“It doesn’t bother me. If you look back over my past eight years, I’ve always been at the peak; and that is difficult. Name me someone else who has done it?” he said.

“After that, being No.1 or No.2 is a matter of small details, such as if you win trophies or not.”

“Perhaps for you, Messi is the best; in my head, I am the best – and everyone should think that about ourselves. That is why I have been able to achieve so much in my career. ”

“It was hard for me to watch Messi picking up several Ballon d’Ors. I’d be thinking: 'Why should I go to the gala?’”

I need the enemy, Its part of the business: Ronaldo

In a separate interview with El Pais earlier this year, Ronaldo had revealed that he was not the ‘humblest person in the world’. The Portuguese believes the ‘hate’ he receives from people help him grown stronger each time and has admitted it is no longer a problem for him.

“I am not the humblest person in the world, I admit that. I am not fake. But in one way I am very humble. I like to learn.” he said.

“I don't mind people hating me because it pushes me. When I go to play away, they are always against me, but it's good.”

“You have to see the good things from the haters. I need the enemy. It is part of the business.”

“They start screaming when I touch the ball. It had started already when I was 18 or 19. It is not a problem for me.”