Claude Makelele has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to join Real Madrid next summer.

Manchester United star Ronaldo would be a happy man if he was to seal a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, according to Makelele.

The former Real midfielder has claimed that the Portugal international is made to play in Spanish football and would make the most of all the space allowed by Primera Liga defenders.

“If he was to arrive, he would enjoy himself a lot,” Makelele told As when asked about Ronaldo possibly moving to Madrid.

“He is very quick. In England, running away from the defences is difficult but here [in Spain] there is much more space.

“If they signed him he would bring a lot.”

- Setanta