Cristiano Ronaldo is being lined up for a return to the Santiago Bernabeu, according to reports, with Real Madrid keen on welcoming one of their greatest players back for the refurbished stadium’s grand opening.

Real president Florentino Perez wants to invite Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s present side, to the new Bernabeu once the ground’s extensive renovations are completed.

While no exact date has been pencilled in with building work still ongoing, the game could take place during next season’s winter break, Spanish media say,

And there is already high anticipation that it could see Ronaldo come up against Kylian Mbappe, should he complete his move from Paris Saint-Germain. Mbappe has previously described Ronaldo as his idol.

Ronaldo won 15 trophies while in Madrid, including four Champions League titles, with his rivalry with Barcelona ’s Lionel Messi the sport’s defining story of the century so far.