Perez negotiates with Cristiano for his return to the Santiago Bernabéu

The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, is reportedly working on bringing Cristiano Ronaldo back to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium through an unexpected development. Ronaldo is a player who holds a unique and revered place in the history of Real Madrid, often regarded as one of the club’s greatest alongside the legendary Alfredo Di Stefano.

Ronaldo’s time at Real Madrid was nothing short of transformative. Arriving in Madrid in 2009, his mission was clear: to challenge and ultimately end Barcelona’s dominance in Spanish and European football. Over the next nine years, Ronaldo did just that, becoming a hero to a generation of Real Madrid supporters.

During his tenure, Ronaldo’s achievements were extraordinary. He led Real Madrid to some of the most memorable moments in the club’s history, including winning four UEFA Champions League titles in just five seasons. This remarkable feat not only cemented his status as a legend at the club but also ensured his place as Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer. His departure left many fans yearning for his return, hoping to see him wear the famous white shirt one last time.

Now, it seems that Florentino Pérez is exploring ways to bring Ronaldo back to the Bernabéu, albeit not as a full-time player. According to reports from Defensa Central, Pérez is planning to organize a special match between Real Madrid and Ronaldo’s current club, Al Nassr, to honor the Portuguese star. The idea is to create a tribute similar to the one held in 2013 for Raúl, another Real Madrid legend. In that match, Raúl played for both Real Madrid and Al Sadd, the Qatari club he was with at the time, allowing him to receive the fans’ appreciation one final time.

While a full return to Real Madrid seems unlikely, especially given the current football calendar and competitions, this proposed tribute match would give Ronaldo and the Real Madrid fans the opportunity for a proper farewell—something that many feel was missing when he left the club in 2018. The development of this idea will be closely watched, but what is clear is that both Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid’s supporters deserve this chance to say goodbye on the grand stage of the Santiago Bernabéu.