RONALDO BACKS MOURINHO TO RESTORE UNITED TO GLORY TIMES

Ronaldo has let bygones be bygones after his bitter Bernabeu fall-out with the Special One and wishes him good luck at Old Trafford. 

And he gives Mourinho his vote of confidence as the Special One prepares to take charge of Ron’s former club. 

Cristiano Ronaldo hugs Jose Mourinho after scoring a key goal for Real Madrid Getty Images

Jose Mourinho enjoyed a rollercoaster relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo during their time in Madrid Reuters

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring a hat-trick against Wolfsburg in the Champions League Reuters

Mourinho and Ronaldo’s bitter feud dominated headlines — particularly in the manager’s last season at the Bernabeu. 

But Ron insisted that Mourinho, sacked by Chelsea last year, can take Unitedback to the top. 

In an exclusive TV interview to be shown by La Sexta station Ronaldo said: “He’s already signed, hasn’t he? I think it’s good. If it’s something United wanted I think it’s good. 

Jose Mourinho is poised to take over at Cristiano Ronaldo's former club Manchester United PA:Press Association

Cristiano Ronaldo with his mentor and former boss Cristiano Ronaldo Getty Images

“I hope Manchester United get back to being what they were because it’s an impressive club, but in the last years they lacked an identity a bit. 

“And it hurts me seeing United like that because it’s a club I carry in my heart. I wish Mourinho can restore them back to the top.”

Ronaldo — whose Real Madrid side face neighbours Atletico in Saturday’s Champions League final in Milan — dismissed suggestions he still holds a grudge against Mourinho. 

The two fell out because of Mourinho’s negative tactics, particularly in the historic battles against Barcelona in a series of infamous Clasicos in his first season.