Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo admits it's practically impossible for the club to sign Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
Ronaldo, 37, was spotted at Carrington with super agent Jorge Mendes on Tuesday morning for crunch talks with United manager Erik ten Hag and other key figures at the club. It was the first time that Ronaldo had reported back after being granted additional leave this summer.
He did not board the plane to Thailand and Australia with his teammates on their pre-season tour. That was down to a family matter — which the club formally accepted — but there has also been mounting speculation on his future over that same time.