Man Utd icon Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he could join rivals Man City and help them out with their 'difficult times', in what would be a crazy transfer

Cristiano Ronaldo backed his old club Real Madrid and former rival Manchester City to return to the peak of their powers, as the two European giants approach the midpoint of what has been a difficult season for both.

Cristiano Ronaldo has remarkably opened the door to joining Manchester City in January. The football great has been tipped to return to Manchester after two years in Saudi Arabia, to help the ailing Premier League champions.

Cristiano Ronaldo was close to joining Manchester City in 2021 but rejoined Manchester United at the last minute.

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a cheeky hint over potentially joining Manchester City in 2025. Ronaldo was infamously close to linking up with Pep Guardiola's side back in 2021 before dramatically opting for a second spell at Manchester United.

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to rule out a potential move to rivals Manchester City amid their Premier League struggles.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sparked speculation about a potential January move to Manchester City with a cryptic response at the Globe Soccer Awards. The Portuguese star, when asked if he would give City a "helping hand" in the transfer window,