Rumours linking Cristiano Ronaldo to a Real Madrid comeback have been in circulation ever since Juventus were knocked out of the Champions League in the Round of 16 by Porto.

Speaking on the heated rumours on the Here We Go podcast, Fabrizio Romano explained that behind the scenes, Cristiano would be ready to join Madrid. However, things could change in the next few months since it is only March and summer is still a few months away.

Madrid are reportedly talking to people close to Ronaldo and his agent, Jorge Mendes wants to be prepared. But as of yet, nothing has been agreed or is ready. Madrid aren’t planning anything yet, to the dismay of many who are hopeful to one day see Ronaldo back at the Spanish capital again.

Juventus have to make a lot of decisions before deciding on Cristiano. Moreover, Real Madrid want something new and it is not like them to sign older players given the policies that they have been adopting in recent years. Juventus Sporting Director, Fabio Paratici said that Ronaldo is to stay, as well as Pirlo.

However, Romano pointed out on the latest episode of the podcast that he said former Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri was to continue with the club despite being knocked out of the Champions League by Lyon last season, and then Sarri was sacked. In all likelihood, he’s protecting the club, Ronaldo and himself.

There is also the issue of Ronaldo’s salary, which is one of the highest in the world, that has to be sorted out if a move to Madrid has to go through. And given the financial situation for the La Liga champions, that could be too much to do at this point even if they are truly interested in bringing CR7 back.