'Cristiano Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid' - player's agent dispels Manchester United transfer rumours

It is “impossible” to tempt Cristiano Ronaldo away from Real Madrid, according to the player’s agent, who also claimed the Portuguese plans to retire at the club.

Ronaldo, 29, who has already scored 17 goals so far this season, has been strongly linked with a move back to Manchester United, where he enjoyed a hugely successful six-year period.

But the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has dispelled any rumours of an Old Trafford return, claiming Ronaldo plans to end his career at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Mendes told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope: “Cristiano Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid when he turns 40.

“He is very happy at Madrid. It is impossible to lure Ronaldo away from Madrid.

“He breaks all the record and is regarded as the best athlete ever.

“Manchester United will always have a place in his heart, because he spent six years there. But he is only thinking about Madrid now and will always stay here.

“He is delighted to be at Madrid. People know that it is impossible to sign him, so it’s not even worth calling.”

Mendes continued to say that Ronaldo will only get better until he retires, adding: “You cannot compare him with anyone. There will not be anyone like him in the next 500 years.”