Former boss tips Cristiano Ronaldo to make China move

Oli Fisher

Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed an interest in a possible move to China, according to ex-Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Scolari is currently the manager of Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande, and coached the Real Madrid star during his time as Portugal boss.

The 69-year-old has revealed that Cristiano has asked him about life in China, hinting at a possible future move.

Speaking to Esporte Interativo, Scolari said: “[He] who has asked me more than once how life in China is Cristiano Ronaldo. Why can’t Cristiano Ronaldo go to China?

“Yes, he has asked me what it’s like to live in China. I gave him all the coordinates. And also we have to understand that China is China for different players.

“Cristiano Ronaldo has brands, an industry. Then I told him what I always say – whoever receives an opportunity, has to go to China.”