Ronaldo has been linked extensively with a move from Real Madrid at the end of the season, with Ferguson keen if possible to bring him back to Man Utd.

Ronaldo said they did not discuss such a move, but admitted that they had met up. "He came to our hotel in Manchester to speak with Jose Mourinho," explained the Portuguese. "Of course I talked to him as well. We keep in touch. It was nice to see him again."