Cristiano Ronaldo: Never say never to Italy move

Cristiano Ronaldo has left the door open to a potential future move to Serie A by claiming he would "never say never" to playing in Italy.

The Portuguese attacker joined Real Madrid in 2009 from Manchester United and has since gone on to score 143 goals for the club in 141 appearances.

Despite claiming he is happy in Spain, the 27-year-old did concede that he would not rule out a switch to the Italian top flight and revealed his admiration for the 'big three' in Serie A.

"I respect the Italian league but right now it is third behind Spain's [La Liga] and England's [Premier League]. But never say never. Someday, why not In Italy? There are fantastic teams like Inter, AC Milan and Juventus," the forward told Mediaset.

"I'm proud to play for Real Madrid because I have fun; when you no longer have fun it's a sign that it's time to leave. For now though, I'm happy here at the greatest club in the world."

Ronaldo also spoke positively of his coach and compatriot, Jose Mourinho, stating that the 49-year-old is the No.1 trainer in the world.

"Mourinho is an amazing coach and his trophies say it all: he's won in Portugal, England and Italy, and this makes him the best," he added.

"To me, being the best means proving it in different countries and championships, Unlike others, Mourinho has done exactly that; it's simple."

The Madeira-born star is expected to be in action for Los Blancos on Wednesday evening when the Spanish giants can be crowned Liga champions with victory away at Athletic Bilbao.

Lol this is very unexpected. Could you guys see Ronaldo ever playing at Juve? I feel he would be more of an interista.

Future Juventino

We don't need *bleep*...
it's even an insult to *bleep*...

I hate this queer! No batty manz at juve thanks! Feck off! :shisha:

Cristiano just keeps things open and he is honest when he says you never know what might happen in football.

That said I don't think he'll go to Italy for a while.

also lol at those saying no, half your squad isn't worth half his transfer fee.

As a player I'd take Vidal and Chiellini combined ahead of him, but unfortunately that rating dosen't transfer to shirt sales.

Vidal, Chiellini, and Buffon(as back up for the saint) and he's yours.

if he ever goes to italy he will go to milan not juve..

just sayin

If we win CL he will leave imo

He wants to test himself in all three top leagues, besides the Italian league is well known as the retirement home for footballers.