Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo remains welcome in the national team and can return if he chooses to. The comments come after Portugal beat Norway 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League, with Jesus speaking at a press conference about Ronaldo’s future following Ronaldo’s abrupt departure from the squad last week.
Multiple outlets report that Jesus frames the situation as open and straightforward: Ronaldo decides what he wants regarding his international career, and Portugal will accommodate that choice. One report adds that the coach will contact Ronaldo for the next international break, implying a timeline for when the discussion could be revisited. Other coverage emphasizes that Ronaldo is free to return to the setup without placing conditions on his participation.
Overall, the outlets broadly agree on the same message: Portugal’s management keeps the door open, while Ronaldo holds the decision on whether to return to the squad.
