Real Madrid boss Bernd Schuster believes Cristiano Ronaldo will play for the Spanish champions at some point in his career.

The Portuguese winger has been constantly linked with a move to the Primera Liga and Schuster is confident he will eventually grace the Bernabeu.

The German told Spanish television channel Noticias Cuatro: "Sooner or later, Cristiano Ronaldo will wear the white shirt. I hope that it is when I am still at the club."

Ronaldo was non-committal about his Old Trafford future after helping his side beat Chelsea in the Champions League final on Wednesday night, despite missing a penalty in the shootout.

And Schuster, who led Real to a second straight Primera Liga crown this season, claims the Spanish side cannot afford to miss out on the free-scoring forward should he leave Manchester.

He added: "If there is any chance of signing him, Real Madrid have to try it."

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