Ronaldo decides when to return to his country

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed that he would be available to coach Fernando Santos in 2019, after missing the team after participating in the 2018 Russia World Cup.

The 33-year-old has not played any team games since leaving the World Cup finals in Uruguay, giving him time to adapt to his new club. Juventus, who joined Real Madrid this summer for around 100 million euros. Euro

But the best player in the world five times, hinted in an interview published today in the Portuguese newspaper "Record" that his return to the team could be imminent.

He confirmed his intention to be in 2019 "at the disposal of the coach of the national team".

After a stutter, Ronaldo has regained his pace with Juventus and now leads the top scorer in Serie A with 14 goals.

In the absence of Ronaldo, the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League, the competition of the continental competition of the season, will face his Swiss counterpart, while the semi-final between the l. England and the Netherlands.

Portugal will host the semifinals, the final and the match for third place between 5 and 9 June.

Santos refused early December to confirm Ronaldo's return to the team. "Portugal will organize a big competition, it's a pride for the Portuguese, for the federation and for the players," said Santos. Final Roles.

The coach did not immediately consider the return of Ronaldo, but he linked the dates of the competition to the teams and the last matches of the club competitions, including the Champions League, which can affect the chances of participation of several players .