'You never know': Sporting Lisbon chief Hugo Viana REFUSES to rule out a dream return for Cristiano Ronaldo with the Man United star's contract expiring next year, as he admits: 'Whatever he decides, let's see'

Sporting Lisbon chief Hugo Viana has refused to dismiss the prospect of Cristiano Ronaldo making a sensational return to the club.

The Manchester United star broke through at the Portuguese side, making 31 appearances, before earning a move to Old Trafford in 2003.

And director of football Viana, formerly of Newcastle, told Sky Sports 'you never know' if the 37-year-old veteran could move back to his home country - and admitted it's up to 'whatever he (Ronaldo) decides'.

The 39-year-old said: 'Not now, I don't think that will be possible.