Pedro Proença seeks meeting between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus over Portugal return

Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença is seeking to arrange a meeting between Cristiano Ronaldo and national team manager Jorge Jesus, aiming to secure the forward's return to the squad. Jorge Jesus has indicated his availability for the discussions, following reports on 2 October regarding strained relations between the manager and the player.

The initiative follows Ronaldo's departure from Portugal's training camp on 30 September, when the forward flew to Spain by private jet after a press conference by the national coach. Ronaldo announced his departure in a statement without detailing his future with the squad, though he indicated he would explain his decision publicly.

I will tell the truth to all Portuguese people about the reasons that motivated my departure from the national team, to which I have always dedicated myself.

Proença's intention for the discussions is to enable Ronaldo to return to the national team.