SPORTING LISBON manager Ruben Amorim has refused to make any further comments regarding a potential swoop for Cristiano Ronaldo.
The former Portugal international has repeatedly been questioned about the possibility of a January transfer.
But, on Monday he made it clear that he is growing tired of the speculation.
In his press conference following Sporting’s 5-0 Taca da Liga win over Braga, Amorim said: “Ronaldo was in Qatar, they had the opportunity to ask him and they didn’t. I’ve been asked 500 times and I already answered.”;
Ronaldo has been linked with a sensational return to Sporting ever since he requested to leave Manchester United in July.
And a move could still possibly be on the cards with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner currently a free agent.
Ronaldo’s Man Utd contract was ripped up last month following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, so he is now on the hunt for a new club.
But, few are willing to take him on.
The forward has been linked with a move to Chelsea, although new boss Graham Potter is understood to be opposed to the transfer.
Newcastle, LA Galaxy and Real Madrid have also been linked with a potential swoop for the out-of-favour superstar, but Saudi Arabia could be his next destination.
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The president of Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr is reportedly willing to make the ex-Man Utd star the highest-paid sportsperson of all time.
Ronaldo could earn a staggering £173million-a-year in Saudi Arabia.
But, there is a possibility that he could decide to remain in Europe.
While Amorim has refused to make any further comments about a potential move for Ronaldo, Sporting Lisbon sporting director Hugo Viana has hinted that it could be possible.
He said: “He can decide where he can go. But you never know the future...so whatever he decides, let’s see.”;
Ronaldo scored five goals in 31 games for Sporting before joining Man Utd in 2003 at the age of 18.
