Mourinho rules out Blues move for Ronaldo

Jose Mourinho has dismissed speculation linking Chelsea with a sensational move for Cristiano Ronaldo, leaving the path clear for Manchester United.

Both Premier League clubs have been linked with the Real Madrid man in recent weeks, with a deal said to be ‘in place’ for Ronaldo to return to his former club.

But Louis van Gaal was expected to face strong competition from Mourinho, who managed the Portuguese star at the Bernabeu.

However the Blues boss has now ruled out bringing the 29-year-old to Stamford Bridge.

‘The relationship between Ronaldo and myself is non-existent. He plays for Real Madrid, I’m the Chelsea manager,’ he said.

‘You would not find us hanging around together. The relationship does not exist but the memories of his impact do.

‘I have to remind myself that he is a goal machine who helped me become a Liga champion, win the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa.

‘I try to keep the best memories of Cristiano Ronaldo with me and I wish him all the best in his career – especially with Portugal but also with his club.’